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BORN
1927
DIED
2009
Mary Mitchum Obituary
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: Friends may visit 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Home.
Memorials: At Mary's request, memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to Psalm 40 Ministries, Box 14196, Arlington, Texas 76094.
Mary was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was loved by all who knew her and will be remembered by her warm smile. Mary had a way of taking care of everyone. She was one of the first employees of the Hallmark Brothers in Kansas City where Hallmark was established. Mary was a prayer warrior and was a member of Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington. She worked several years with special needs students in the Arlington ISD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Helen Hardester; and her husband, Gene Mitchum.
Survivors: Daughter, Pamela Gesford; son, Paul Mitchum and the Rev. Mark Mitchum (Melanie); six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
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Teresa Dilliplane
November 7, 2025
All of us in our family, especially my mother, Bobbie, miss her every day.
Teresa (Terri) Dilliplane
November 8, 2024
I still miss her. I know my mother, Bobbie and sister, Missy do too! I know she's quite happy in heaven, though!
Terri
Terri Dilliplane
November 7, 2022
I think of you often, Mary! Me, Missy, and Mom miss you, but I know you are loving your heavenly home!
Kimberly Watts
November 20, 2009
Mark and the families ,
I am deeply very sorry for the loss of ur mother .. I know how hard it is losing a parent that raised you all your life... but Remember all the great memories that she taught u in years... My prayers are with u and ur families... if u need help let me know please.... Love and Bless in Christ...
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Carol Spalding
November 16, 2009
Mark - I am sorry for the loss of your mother. My prayer is with you and your family. Carol Spalding
Allison Woods
November 16, 2009
Mark,
You have my deep sympathy! Remember that she's in the presence of the Lord! She's dancing! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love & Blessings in Christ, Allison
Brantley Hinshaw
November 15, 2009
Mark,
Sorry to the loss of your wonderful mother. She have a new home now with Jesus. I wish to be there but I was focused on reunion on saturday. I told several alumnis and they already know via deafnetwork.com. If you need any help, her home, etc. Take care.
Kristeen Elliott
November 15, 2009
Hello Mark,
Your mom is wonderful christian woman and good care of you so much. I am sure she is happy with Jesus in the Heaven now and no more pain. She is smiling at you when you do signs songs for the funeral service. I dont know your mom but I do know you are her son that she loves you so much. You are in my prayers as the Lord is with you always. Love ya, Kristeen Elliott
November 14, 2009
Mark -
I am sorry for the loss of your Mother. May your good memories help through this time and may the Lord give you peace.
Nancy Doshier
Dianne Cockerham
November 14, 2009
I knew Mary when she visited my church in Austin, when she came to visit with Mark. My heart is with Mark and his family. She will be greatly missed. Dianne Cockerham (RAF Mildenhall- Britian-U.K.)
Teresa (Terri) Maiorka Dilliplane
November 13, 2009
It is truly a blessing from God that we were given Mary, such a wonderful friend to our family for over 4 decades. She always seemed to be so cheerful, even in the face of adversity. I think of her often and will always remember her wisdom, good nature, and sense of humour. My prayers and sincere sympathy to her family.
Love,
Terri
KATHY EARWOOD
November 13, 2009
HELLO THIS IS KATHY EARWOOD IM VERRY S SO SORROW FOR THE MARY LOU MITCHUM YES YES MARK MITCHUM WAS MY VERRY GOOD FRIEND OF MY WE GREWED UP AT FT WORTH DEAF DAGGETT SCHOOL AND ETC OH GOD WE WILL MISS HER AND LET THE ANGEL GUARDDIAN AND LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF HER AND ALL I WILL KNEE AND BOW MY HEAD TO PRAY FOR MRY LOU MITCHUM FAMILY THANK S KATHY EARWOOD
brian&GENA SPARKS
November 13, 2009
ket lord take u home and have peace in your heart u will be missed by all who known as u walk in shadow of death bye to sweet number of frbc in arington tx and thank u for let us share mark al other allover the world and thank for your kindness u gave us by have a fine son and freid totlk with may the lord let u walk rest of your days with in the heavens you will be dearly missed by many of us and spirty help us this world of life
D E Benson
November 13, 2009
I worked with Mary Lou at G.A.F. in the 60's and she was a really sweet person and we had a lot of fun working together. My husband and i used it go visit her and Gene and we always had a lot of laughs with them. My prayers to the family. D.E. Benson (Terrell Tx)
November 13, 2009
I worked with Mary Lou at G.A.F. in the 60's and she was a really sweet person and we had a lot of fun working together. My husband and i used it go visit her and Gene and we always had a lot of laughs with them. My prayers to the family. D.E. Benson (Terrell Tx)
Melissa Schroeder
November 13, 2009
I grew up living close to the Mitchums on the same street, we moved there in 1969, there are very fond memories living there and knowing the Mitchums, many times I visited their home and visited with Mary, she delighted me always with her charming chats, and her loving embrace, she always welcomed me with open arms, she was a loving sweet lady , I will always remember how much she loved cats and how she taught her cats to understand sign language. After we moved we kept in touch with Mary , I was VERY blessed to have known her for 40 plus years, she was a WONDERFUL friend to my Mother and me, I know she is with her Heavenly Father, my thoughts and prayers are with her family,
Melissa {Missy} Maiorka Schroeder
Bobbie Maiorka
November 13, 2009
Mary we have been best friends for a little over 40 years... We both had good times and bad. I will miss you so much! You have been a perfect friend, and you and I will meet again someday in a joyful time. I am praying for your family, and my deepest sympathy is with them. Love to all,
Bobbie Maiorka
Arlington Texas
Leroy & Margaret Wilson
November 13, 2009
You know our prayers and condolences are with you. Mary is with Jesus now and will never have another pain or ache.
Michele Gong
November 13, 2009
To Mark and Family :
My prayers and thougthful are with you and your family , with Love,
Michele Gong
November 13, 2009
We want to give you and your family our deepest symathy . Our prayer are be with you and your family and comfort your grief ....
Lewis and Joan Stovall
San Marcos,Texas
November 13, 2009
Mary,
God bless you and our prayers is with you and the family...
Helen
November 13, 2009
Mary ,
You will be missed!! Thanks for being you and being such a sweet friend to me..
With love and prayers to the family....
Trudy
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