Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Mitchell Flossie B.
Age 83, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born December 26, 1929 in Smith County Texas to Minnie and Jimmy Wayne Mumphrey. Flossie was a professional educator that worked in the field of home economics ranging from being a Food Caterer to a Home Economist in the San Felipe Pueblo; a teacher in the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Shiprock ? Laguna, NM. She also taught on the Navajo Reservation at Chinle Boarding School and Many Farms High School; finishing her teaching career with Chinle Public School after 25 years. She also worked as an Office Clerk at O?Hara Airport, Chicago, IL. While living in Many Farms, Flossie attended St. Anthony?s Parish and was elected as Parish Council President for 17 years. After retiring, she worked as a Volunteer at St. Pius which lead her into tutoring youngsters at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She is a member of the Arizona Home Economics Hall of Fame; active member of the Catholic Daughters, and the Female Educators Professional Sorority ? Alpha Delta Kappa. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Jimmy Sanford. Flossie is survived by her son, Kenneth Sanford; sisters, Eva Crisp and Kathleen Raibon; 2 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 3:00 pm ? 6:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services ? Sara Rd. Chapel, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Friday, January 25, 2013 at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment following at Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, NM. She was a wonderful woman who loved her family and her God.
Daniels Family Funeral Services
2400 Southern Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-9192
I miss you so much. And I love you so much. Some days I don't even know how I am able to go on with out calling you.
Sonya Calhoun
January 16, 2023 | Palmetto, GA | Daughter
I really miss you Gaga,
sonya hamilton
September 01, 2013 | Phoenix, AZ
To Kenneth and Ella and family and friends. Flossie touched all of us and was a wonderful friend and spirtual leader. Please know how important she was to our community at Many Farms and her work in the schools was inspirational. Your family must know she is with people in heaven. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
ann willyard
January 26, 2013 | Dolores, CO
To Kenneth, Ella, and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We have wonderful memories of our times together in Many Farms, as friends and co-workers. Your mom was a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart that touched us all. We are so fortunate to have known her and had been blessed with her love in our lives. Take care and God Bless. Sally and Family
Sally Mitchell
January 26, 2013 | Many Farms, AZ
To Kenneth and Family and Surviving Siblings and Relatives--though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we also rejoice that she has been embraced by the Holy Angels, especially Tony! Flossie served her Lord. She was such a loving, giving, cheerful, caring, and dedicated servant; she touched so many lives on the Navajo Nation in and out of the classrooms! Her ministry at St. Anthony's in Many Farms, and Our Lady of Fatima in Chinle was so very much appreciated. She continued her sacred ministry...
Agatha Spencer
January 25, 2013 | Chinle, AZ
Ms. Flossie was a great neighbor and friend. I learned much from her in the times we visited, from learning about her family and career, to her vacations. I wish we could have been there, but my husband had to work, and I got sick. However, please feel free to contact us if you need anything.
Patrick and Sharon Akins
January 25, 2013 | Rio Rancho, NM
I am saddened to hear of Flossie's passing. She was a love to be with. As Our ADK sister her smile and warm greeting will be missed. I loved this Lady. My sincere condolences to the family . God be with you.
Marie Esquibel
January 25, 2013 | Albuquerque, NM
Kenneth and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of friends and family surround you, and fill your heart with sweet memories to comfort you. Flossie and I became friends more than 40 years ago. I will cherish the memories of us working together at Laguna Pueblo Elementary School, and our early morning walks in Rio Rancho.
Dorothy Howard
January 25, 2013 | Rio Rancho, NM
Kenneth and family, I am very sadden by the lost of your Mom. I'm praying that God be with you and will give you the strength to endure her Home Going. She was a beautiful Lady. God Bless you and family.
Jacquelynne Cheeks
January 24, 2013 | Dallas, TX