Margaret MITCHELL Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

MITCHELL, Margaret Marie Mathews MARGARET MARIE MATHEWS MITCHELL Was born September 8, 1926 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the first of three children born to Beatrice and Joseph H. Mathews. Margaret Mitchell died on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, of complications from pneumonia. As a young girl at Commercial High School (Class of 1944), she served as Student Body Girl President, and as a member of the International Order of Rainbow Girls. A native Atlantan, she spent her life serving others as an active community and church volunteer, and as leader of many organizations. She was a devoted member of the Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church Radiant Class and the Woman's Missionary Union, the Sharondale Garden Club in Garden Hills, and the Commercial High School Alumni Association. Her many interests and activities included travel, reading, gardening, needlework, and cooking. She instilled her lifelong love of learning in all of her children and her grandchildren. She was a high energy Southern lady, a born leader and organizer with a wonderful sense of humor. She had hundreds of friends who will miss her loving kindness, fun spirit, and quick wit. She is survived by her children Cathy Fiebelkorn (Thomas M.), Karen Pinson, Camille Wingate (Frank W.), Cameron Mitchell (Gabriella); grandchildren Kristin, Kevin (Deannah) and David (Amy) Fiebelkorn, Katherine and Michael Galardi, Caroline and Meredith Wingate, Nicole and Stephanie Mitchell; and great grandchildren Jason and Lillian Fiebelkorn. She is also survived by her sister, Anita Mathews Mize and brother, Joe C. Mathews (Brenda), and their children. A memorial service will be held at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm. A celebration of her life to include friends and family will be held in the Fellowship Hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, in memory of Margaret M. Mitchell.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret MITCHELL

8 Entries

John & Marge Parker

December 8, 2012

We had the privilege of meeting "Mom Mitchell" three years ago when, at the age of 83,she came to northern WI to attend the wedding of her grandson, David Fiebelkorn, to our daughter, Amy. What a delightful lady! Our deepest sympathy to her family.

Betsy Carnathan

December 7, 2012

Karen, your work family love you and grieve for you at this difficult time. She is in a better place. I will be thinking of you this weekend. xoxoxo

Marc Morris

December 7, 2012

Margaret - a friend from about 1932. I loved her, her Father and Mother. I looked up to them. We attended together Park Ave. Baptist in Grant Park. We both graduated from Commercial. During the past years, Margaret was the "solid" one who was a leader in keeping our Commercial Reunion Group together. I loved her as a great individual.
Marc Morris
PS: My wife, BJ, is in agreement with
my thoughts.

December 6, 2012

Cathy & family! We are in Jacksonville and just received an email from a friend with this news. Please know that Nancy's and my prayers are with the family during this time. We will see you on Sunday. Love ya, Ralph & Nancy

December 6, 2012

My sister lived in the Sharondale Court cul-de-sac with Margaret and so I knew Margaret well from the many afternoons we sat together in the circle in the 1980's while watching our kids play. Margaret was the epitome of a Southern lady, so gracious and charming. She called me very recently because my sister died on November 3, so I had the gift of reminescing with Margaret about the good ole days on Sharondale Court. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jane Brown

Dinah Harrison Watson

December 6, 2012

Little do we realize the impact of one life on another....and that impact may last for generations. The fact that my parents moved to the Morningside neighborhood was because of my father's friendship with Margaret's parents..which also led to Morningside Baptist Church where I was raised with Margaret and Anita's families, along with Mr. Joe and Ms. Bea and her sister, Ms. Rachel. That friendship endured over the decades in joys and sorrows. Most recently Margaret and Anita attended my son's graduation reception....I will always treasure the pictures of us together at that event as I cherish every memory of the Matthews family eating in my Dad's restaurant at the Atlanta Terminal Station. I grieve with the family in the loss of a caring soul....but I share with you my gratitude for the love our families shared through the decades. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Cotter

December 6, 2012

Cathy and family, thank you for sharing Margaret with me. She was one of my "church mothers" and I shall miss her wit and wisdom so much. May God grant you grace and strength through this time of sorrow.

Judy Wheaton

December 6, 2012

Such a lovely lady. My sincere condolences.

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