Phyllis Mitchell
April 12, 2011
Phyllis J. Mitchell, 77, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Mercy Hospital. She was born September 9, 1933, to Harry and Rachel Jones in Knoxville, Iowa.
Phyllis graduated from Knoxville High School, and worked as an executive secretary at the former Banker’s Life Insurance Company. She married W.R. “Dick” Mitchell and raised her two children. Phyllis was a 50-year member of the Ankeny United Methodist Church.
Phyllis is survived by her husband of 57 years; children, Bill (Trudy) Mitchell and Sarah (Peter) Fagen; grandchildren, Hilary and Anna Mitchell, Andrew Fagen, Bradley (Amy M.) and Amy H. White and; sisters, Eleanor (Wayne) Ostendorf and Mary (Anthony) Kuiper; and many other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Charles, Ronald, and Russell Jones; and sister, Donna Beebout.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions should be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bob & Debbie
04/15/2011
Bill and Trudy:
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. If you need anything please let us know.
With deepest sympathy,
Bob and Debbie Millsap
Morrie & Bevie Frazier
04/14/2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. We pray that all the wonderful memories you have of your mom, will always burn brightly in your hearts. I didn't know her all that well but it was obvious how much she loved her family. I know you will all miss her so much.
Love & prayers,
Morrie & Bevie Frazier
Julie Hutton
04/14/2011
I am so sorry, Bill and Trudy, my father passed away in October, you never want your parents not to be there.
My sincere sympathies.
Julie Hutton (Kochheiser)
Tony Toigo
04/13/2011
Dick & family
So sorry to hear about Phyllis. My kids still talk about how beautiful she looked at Tony's wedding. Take care, old friend.
Tony