Mary Anges Mitchell

Mary Agnes Mitchell, 101, of Elsberry, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at her residence. Mary Agnes was born on September 23, 1918 in Okete, Missouri, a daughter of the late Lee Forest “Bud” Eugene and Justena Mae (Finley) Mitchell. Mary Agnes was raised on the Mitchell family farm and attended school in a one room rural school which was about a mile for her to walk each day. She graduated from Elsberry High School in 1936 and attended Jackson University in Chilicothe, MO. Mary Agnes became a member of the Mt. Zion Association Reform Presbyterian Church where she served as Adult Advisor for the youth accompanying them to the Youth Conference at Bonclarken, N.C. and other activities. She was pianist for many years. Later transferred to Auburn Presbyterian Church where she served as Elder, church treasurer, and clerk of the North Lincoln Parish. Mary Agnes served on the Lincoln County Oats board for 35 years. She was an avid quilter and loved to travel. Charter Member of Troy Business and Professional Club that was Chartered in 1950, being elected 2nd Vice President and later being district Director of District VS. In 1946 she became a member of Troy Chapter #405 Order of the Eastern Star serving the subordinate offices as well as becoming Worthy Matron, District Deputy and Grand Representative of Missouri in Kansas. Mary Agnes took a job as secretary with Missouri Edison later Ameren UE and in April of 1982 she retired after 34 ½ years of service. She is survived by her niece and nephew: Louis E. Houston and wife Becky of Elsberry, MO; great nieces, great-nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant brother, Edwin Walker, one sister: Francis Houston. Services will be held private at the Millcreek Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Order Of The Eastern Star of Missouri Chapter #405 or Oats in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Mary Anges Mitchell

September 23, 1918 - March 14, 2020