Helen Mitchell

HELEN BENITA MITCHELL of Onalaska, Texas passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born June 22, 1935, in Slocum, Texas to Lee and Oma Alford and was raised in Houston, Texas.

She is survived by and will be remembered by her beloved children, Karen Jones

and husband Fred, Jimmy Adams and wife Joanie, and Lisa Brumley. She has six grandchildren, Garrett Jones, Mitchell Adams, Christine Brumley, Haley Stroik, Sarah Adams, and Tyler Brumley. She has two great grandchildren, Ethan Jones and Akasha Brown. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Ann Meadows and Peggy Meyer and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Benita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robbie Mitchell of 25 years, of Stafford, Texas. As well as her two brothers, Harold Alford and Maurice Alford of Houston, Texas, and sisters, Patsy Alford of Houston, Texas and Dolores LeDoux of Onalaska, Texas.

Benita loved to fish (and tell fish stories), played a mean game of cards and dominoes. She loved quilting and made numerous quilts for family members. She loved to go dancing with Robbie any chance they got. She was our ball of fire and inspiration. She will be greatly missed.

Pallbearers will be Garrett Jones, Mitchell Adams, Tyler Brumley, Heath Williams, Larry Meadows and Ronald (Bubby) Meadows.

All are invited to join the family at a graveside service Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:30 am in White Hall, Texas (near Navasota, Texas) at White Hall Fairview Cemetery off FM 362 and CO 305.

If desired, flowers can be sent to Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas or in lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.