BORN

1926

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 CENTER ST

Omaha, Nebraska

Shirley Mitchell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 2, 2016.

Mitchell, Shirley M. Mar 20, 1926 - Oct 29, 2016

Loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Preceded in death by husband, John R. Mitchell.

Survived by daughters, Jane Nielsen and husband, Steve, of Virginia, Ann Sabin and husband, James, Sarah Mitchell, Martha Grimm and husband, Larry, all of Omaha, Laura Marshall and husband Ken, of Texas; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

VISITATION one hour prior to service.

FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, 1pm at Crosby Colonial Chapel.

Private Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to CHI Hospice or Omaha Community Playhouse.

CROSBY BURKET SWANSON GOLDEN Colonial Chapel 11902 W. Center Road 402-333-7200 www.crosby-burket.com

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November 2, 2016

May you find some comfort in knowing your Mom will be looking down on you with her beautiful smile & her heart filled with so much pride for the wonderful daughters she & your Dad raised. God truly has am extra special angel by his side now. Our condolences to all the family & may you find some comfort in the memories you have & that will be shared for years to come. We feel so blessed to have known such a wonderful lady.. Love, Pat & Smokey.

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