Mavis Lawson Mitchell, age 86 of Star City, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Benton, AR. She was born April 19, 1930 in Drew County, AR to the late Albert Marvin Lawson and Myrtle Deal Lawson.
She was the widow of Thomas "Pete" E. Mitchell II, a homemaker and a Christian and member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Star City. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Marvin E. Lawson, Johnny Bert Lawson and Monroe Morrell Lawson and one great-granddaughter, Kayleigh Grace Newton.
Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Mitchell III of Star City; three daughters, Nancy Cheryl Spade and husband Ray of Benton, Judy Mitchell Cross of Helena and Tammy J. Mitchell of Springdale; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(11)
Denise Bates McClain
Star city, AR Tuesday, January 24, 2017 I was sorry to hear of Aunt Mavis' passing. She had a sweet spirit and a Christian heart for service. I saw her every week when I worked at the local nursing home when she would come and volunteer. Prayers for all those who loved her.Benton District Court
Benton, AR Monday, January 23, 2017 Sending prayers for comfort at this difficult time.Carmel, Cherry, Penny, Dorris, Leah, Jimmy, Janice, Dian, and Deborah Thompson.
James & Dian Helton
Benton, AR Monday, January 23, 2017 Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Praying for GOD's comfort and peace during this time.James & Dian Helton
Harold Rice
North Little Rock, AR Monday, January 23, 2017 To the family of Mavis Lawson Mitchell:I'm so sorry to read that Mavis passed away. She was my friend and classmate MHS48 and I talked to her occasionally over the years. God bless and keep her and God bless all of you. Sincerely, Harold Rice
Kirk Zaunbrecher
Oak Grove, LA Monday, January 23, 2017 My condolences to Cheryl, Judy, Tim, Tammy, and the rest of the family. Ms Mavis will finally be reunitednited with Pete, who she greatly missed. Good people and good neighbors.mary Herring
valley Falls, KS Monday, January 23, 2017 Kids. Ms. Mavis & Mr. Pete were ery special people in our lives at Jones, LA. i will never forget the day i found out why your dad had a "bald is beautiful "tag on his truck (he took off his hat!) And i loved the story ms Mavis told about sutffing the turkey with raw rice. - trying to follow Ms Lucy's recipe. The bird ended up being full of "buckshot".None of us could cook like Ms Lucy, the true Cajun. And then there were the floods. Even tho we have been gone from The Ridge fpr 30 years, the memories of our days with Ms Mavis are still special ones. Back when we were all so much younger! our sympathies to all of you MarySue Gartrell
Bentonville, AR Monday, January 23, 2017 So sorry to hear about Mavis passing. She made my wedding dress & Cheryl's maid of honor dress in one night. She wanted to kill us both, but decided we were not evil, just stupid. Love you, Cheryl.Jefferie Renegar
Fayetteville, AR Monday, January 23, 2017 Ashley,I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family.
Gladys and James Youngblood
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 22, 2017 Mavis came into our family when she and Pete married. I was about 10 years old. It was a big thing for Pat and I. We grew very close to our new sister-law. Precious Memories❤️ Love to Cheryl, Judy, Tem, and Tammy and all their families. Our sympathy.vincent barnett
Des Arc, AR Sunday, January 22, 2017 mrs mavis was a very special freind and neighbor when i was a kid on the ridge i remember my parents going over to her a mr pete house to play cards or dominoes she will b greatly missed tim and tammy yall are in my prayers along with the rest of the familyKathy Pack
Bryant, AR Sunday, January 22, 2017 So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you.