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Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Robert '62 on April 4, 2020, 9:56 am

The Clarion Ledger had the obituary of Ouida Mitchell, mother of Ronny, Merrill, and Tim, today. It isn't up in the e-edition yet, but should be soon. She was a lovely, gracious, Christian, Southern woman. What more can be said?

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Mark 68 on April 6, 2020, 9:34 am, in reply to "Another Bearcat gone"

In 1949, when Oudia was pregnant with Tim, Oudia hand knitted a blue shawl to give to my Mom as a baby gift for me. I was born on December 31 And Tim was born on January 31, 1950, exactly one month apart. I still have this shawl which is now over 70 years old. Oudia was indeed a sweet, gentle and very talented Southern lady.

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Beth G Chaney on April 5, 2020, 10:47 pm, in reply to "Another Bearcat gone"

Robert, she was a southern lady for sure. Sending love & prayers to the family❤️🙏🙏

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Sherry Pace on April 5, 2020, 9:58 am, in reply to "Another Bearcat gone"

Condolences to her family. ❤️🙏

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Lu Ann Gould on April 4, 2020, 7:11 pm, in reply to "Another Bearcat gone"

She was a very beautiful and gracious lady. She made you smile every time you saw her. Merrill and Tim we send our condolences.

Obit.....

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on April 4, 2020, 10:16 am, in reply to "Another Bearcat gone"

Obituary
OUIDA LOWE MITCHELL, 97, from Forest, MS, passed on April 1, 2020 at Saad’s Hospice, Mobile, AL.
Born to the late Ethan Ernest and Eula Austin Lowe on November 20, 1922, in Sebastopol, MS, Ouida
was the last of six siblings to pass on. She was a graduate of Forest High School and a life-long member
of the United Methodist Church and various civic clubs and supper clubs. Her family proudly admits she
was a delicious cook and a creative seamstress. Having lived most of her life in Forest, Mendenhall and
Picayune, MS, Ouida was a homemaker with the gift of hospitality.
Ouida is predeceased by Harry Meredith Mitchell, her husband of 54 years, and her son, Ronald
Meredith Mitchell. She is survived by her son, Timothy Joe Mitchell (St. George, Utah) and her daughter,
Merrill J. Mitchell (Dauphin Island, AL), and special-claimed daughter/friend, Rita Jones Waggoner.
Ouida was lovingly referred to as Ma Mit or My Mitty by her grandchildren Megan (Dana) Janezic,
Joshua Mitchell and Allison Mitchell, Marlana Benton (Micah Lochner), and blended-family members,
Krista (Randy) Ely, Cecilia (Mike) Jones and Jennifer (David) Jordan. Ouida also boasted great-
grandchildren, Sofia Janezic, Gabriele Janezic, Imogen Janezic, Sawyer McKaye Lochner, Brooklynn Ely,
Elliana and Annalise Jordan, Michael, Sarah Catherine, Rachel, and Rebecca Jones and many nieces,
nephews and loving family friends.
A Life Celebration will be scheduled for a future date with arrangements being made through Wolf
Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers and cards, please donate to the charity of your choice

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Lynda Sue on April 4, 2020, 10:07 am, in reply to "Another Bearcat gone"

My prayers for her family. May God comfort you all as only He can. You described her perfectly, Robert.

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Steve 70 on April 4, 2020, 10:03 am, in reply to "Another Bearcat gone"

Condolences to Merrill and Tim in the loss of their mother hey beautiful lady and one of Forest finest

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Meg ‘68 on April 4, 2020, 11:51 am, in reply to "Re: Another Bearcat gone"

Sincere sympathy for the Mitchell family!

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Margy ‘64 on April 5, 2020, 10:47 am, in reply to "Re: Another Bearcat gone"

Prayers for Tim and Merrill and all of the family. Ouida and my mother were good friends. Remember her as a beautiful lady inside and out.

Re: Another Bearcat gone

Posted by Becky Guider on April 6, 2020, 8:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Another Bearcat gone"

You got this exactly right ,Robert . Wishing all the Mitchell family sympathy.

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