Patricia Ruth Mitchell's Obituary
Patricia Ruth Patty Mitchell, 76, of Decatur, IL passed away early Sunday morning January 3, 2010 in Aspen Ridge Nursing Centre.
She as born on August 29, 1933 in Lovington, IL to William “Pat” and Helen Smith Griffin.
Patty worked in Decatur at General Electric and Mueller Company. She later worked at Mooseheart, IL for about 21 years as a houseparent, a dean of girls and taking care of the Sunshine Lodge for the kids at Mooseheart. She retired in 2006 and returned to Decatur.
She is survived by her son, Jeffery of Decatur, three grandsons, Patrick, Casey and Bryce of Texas. One special daughter, Melanie and husband Sean Wilcoxsen of Texas; sister, Edie and brother-in-law Ron Cox of Decatur, brother, Bob and sister-in-law, Jan Griffin of Mt. Zion. She was a wonderful “Aunt Pat” to her six nieces and five nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Bill, a nephew, Scott Cox.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Thursday January 7, 2010 in St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church with Rev. James Palakudy as Celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Decatur.
The family of Patricia Ruth Patty Mitchell is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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