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Heather Mitchell Obituary
Heather was born in Roosevelt, Utah on October 15, 1972 to Thomas H. and Beth Mitchell. She attended Hillander School for eight years, and graduated from Midland High School in 1991. Heather received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas in 1996, and an MBA from UTPB, Odessa, Texas in 2002. Heather was working towards a PhD in Education.
Heather truly loved life and her church at Stonegate, and was a devoted mother to Genna Leigh Anne and Andrew Thomas. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Social Order of the Beauceant. Also, Heather was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, University Graduate Women, Celtic Heritage Society of the Permian Basin, Texas Tech Alumni Association, and involved in Stonegate Fellowship activities.
Heather was employed with United Drilling Fluids and tutored many Midland students in the Sciences and Mathematics.
Survivors include her daughter, Genna Leigh Anne; son, Andrew Thomas; parents, Thomas H. and Beth Mitchell; and uncle, Wayne Mitchell all of Midland; aunts, Theda Pentlin and Linda Simpson; uncles, Loren E. Mitchell and Carl Lee Mitchell and numerous cousins, all of Kansas; her aunt, Muriel Window; uncles, Robin McKay and Howard Lewis; and numerous cousins all of Australia.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be directed to Stonegate Youth Ministries, Attention Tina Parker, 6000 West Wadley, Midland, TX 79707; First Presbyterian Church Missions Fund, 800 West Texas Ave., Midland, TX 79701; Rays of Hope, 900 West Wall Street, Midland, TX 79701; or the charity of ones choice.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 13, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Neil Rogers with Stonegate Fellowship and Pastor Steve Schorr with First Presbyterian Church officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences please visit www.mem.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Heather Mitchell
Wayne Collins
October 26, 2020
Wayne Collins Littleville Alabama to my daughter Genna sry love you Dad.
February 17, 2009
Tom and Beth,
We were so sorry to hear of Heather's passing. We have fond memories of her in the girl scout and High School years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suann and Larry Adkins (Horseshoe Bay, TX)
Dusty Allred
February 16, 2009
Tom & Beth,
I'm very sorry to hear of Heather's passing. My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Jerry&Judy Wall
February 13, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy & Jim Waddell
February 13, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell: Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter, Heather. Heather tutored my son, Jake, over the last six months. She was so very talented and she provided such a gift to our family. Our prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your family's loss.
Jo Ella Briscoe
February 12, 2009
Tom and Beth: Harold and I would like to express our deepest sympathy on your loss of Heather.
"May Our Lord" give you the added strength you need at this time.
J.E.(John) Hazlewood
February 12, 2009
Tom & Beth.
I heard the news of your daughters passing today, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I met Heather a couple of time through the years when I would call on you at the office in Midland. She was a very nice young lady. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you and your family at this time.
Celia Garcia
February 12, 2009
Beth and Tom,
I am very sorry to hear of Heather's passing. Heather was always such a dear friend and a wonderful mother to her children. May God be with you and the family in this tough time. My prayers are with you.
Tammy Tarin
February 12, 2009
Tom and Beth. I am so sorry for your loss. Heather was truly a beautiful person and very talented. I knew Heather through United Drilling and also as she tutored my son Zachary in Math. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and your entire family.
Carrie Griffin
February 12, 2009
Tom and Beth,
Tommie and I are so very sorry to hear of Heather's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the childern at this time of sorrow.
Vickie Thames
February 12, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jeremy & Angela Griffin
February 12, 2009
Tom and Beth,
We are so sorry for your loss, Heather was truly a one of a kind person that will be missed by many. May god bless you and your family in this tough time. Our prayers are with you.
Monica & Kenzie Lancaster
February 12, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Misty Ceniceros
February 12, 2009
May God bless you and your family. It is a great loss to us here at West ECC
Daniel Crowley
February 12, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Holly and Fay
February 12, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of Heather's passing. While we didn't know her well, she was always so nice and we enjoyed the time spent with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Coffee News Ladies
Greg Pace
February 12, 2009
Tom & Beth,
Sharon & I are sorry to hear of the passing of Heather. You do remember that she & I graduated from UTPB with our MBA's at the same time. In addition, she was one of the youth's in the Grace Presbyterian church's youth ministires when I was a co-leader. She is in God's realm now!
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