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Mary Sue Mitchell

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Mary Sue Reeves Mitchell of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 21, 1921 at Carthage, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John Thomas and Ellie Garrison Reeves. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist in Sheridan, was a member of the Sheridan Chapter of the Eastern Star, and in 2015, she would have achieved her 50 year status. Mrs. Mitchell was active in family businesses, had served on the Sheridan City Council, and through that affiliation, was appointed to the board of the Arkansas Economic Development Board. Mrs. Mitchell died Monday, December 29, 2014 at Greenhouse Cottages in Rison at the age of 93. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bert" Mitchell; son, James Edward Mitchell; and sister, Capitola Beatrice Reeves. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Rev. Shawn Hill officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Carthage. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-3591. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

Published December 30, 2014

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