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Mary Jane Mitchell
Mar 02, 1941 - Apr 28, 2024

Mary Jane Mitchell died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Mary Jane was born March 2, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil and Julia (Hulsey) Gamble.

 

Mary Jane graduated from Washington High School in 1959. She attended Emporia State, Kansas City Kansas Community College, University of Missouri Kansas City and obtained her master’s degree from and also taught at Boston’s Leslie College. She started her career in education teaching English at Arrowhead Middle School, later worked for the Learning Exchange and retired from Computer Curriculum Corporation where she made lifetime friends.

 

Mary Jane married William (Mitch) Mitchell on June 10, 1966 in Kansas City, Kansas.

 

Mary Jane is survived by her husband Mitch, daughter Julie Mitchell of Lawrence, Kansas, son David Mitchell (Jeanne) and grandsons Henry Mitchell and Owen Mitchell of Louisville, Colorado. She is also survived by sister-in-law Kathryn Mitchell Buster and many beloved cousins, nephews and niece. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Floyd Mack Gamble and Bobby Joe Gamble.

 

Thank you to the team at the University of Kansas Cancer Center for providing excellent care and always greeting Mary Jane with a smile.

 

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date, as is the interment of ashes which will take place in Wabaunsee Cemetery, Wabaunsee, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kansas City Hospice, 9001 State Line Rd, Unit 300, Kansas City, MO 64114. kchospice.org. Also, if you are able, please donate blood, double red blood cells or platelets at your local blood bank.
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Chris Logan May 10, 2024

Friend ,Palo Alto ,California

Mary Jane always had a cheerful smile and a kind word. I treasured her friendship.

Susan Meadows May 10, 2024

Niece ,Fresno ,California

I have few words at times like this. She was my Aunt and I loved her. I pray for her knowing her pain is gone and that she rests in Gods hands. My prayers are with all my family.

Suzanne Hamrick Dreibelbis May 11, 2024

First cousin to Mitch and Kathy ,Pine Island ,Minnesota

I was sorry to hear of her passing. We only met in person a few times, but we attempted to stay in touch. I did send a donation to Hospice. Heres hugs to each of you.

John J Conley May 12, 2024

friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Mary Jane was one of the most positive people I have ever met and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to Mitch and the rest of the family and please know I will be keeping you in my prayers.

Larry (& Kathy) Goodman May 13, 2024

Cousin of Mitch through Grandfather W.I. Mitchell ,Temple Terrace ,Florida

Our heartfelt condolences to Mitch & entire family. He & Mary Jane were delightful, hospitable hosts for the 2015 Mitchell Farmstead celebration in Waubansee. Mitch toured myself, my brother, Roe, & his wife Enriqeta, through every nook & cranny of Wamego, KSU & amazing cultural scenes of K.C., a lifetime of memories. They had hosted us at their final home soirée (lovely backyard), & then saw their exciting, new apartment. Her teaching (English) was so interesting, & we know she’s doing Wordle wordgames in heaven that she loved so much. It was so nice to meet David & other Mitchell family members. Our love to them as I also think of Kansas, my birth state.