Ruth Marilyn Mitchel
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Memorial services for Ruth Marilyn Mitchel, 88, Lawrence, will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Ruth passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at LMH Health.
Ruth was born on May 2, 1935, in El Dorado, KS, the daughter of Ralph O. and Hazel G. (Kirk) Hammer.
She graduated from El Dorado High School and received her B.S from Kansas State University and M.S from Kansas University. She was a special education teacher and worked in the Oskaloosa, Perry-Lecompton, and Lawrence public school systems until she retired.
She married Farrell D. Mitchel on August 18, 1957, in El Dorado, KS.
Survivors include her sister, Lois (Ron), daughter, Miriam (Paul), niece Paula (Jerry), nephews, Troy (April), David (Justin), and John (Theresa), niece, Michelle (David), and great nieces and great nephews and friends.
She was also preceded in death by parents Ralph and Hazel Hammer, her husband Farrell Mitchel and her son, Mark Mitchel.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s name to Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ruth, she was always such a sweet lady.
I’m sooo sorry for your loss Miriam. Please let me know if I can do anything. ❤️
I will miss Aunt Ruth dearly. She was always happy and enjoyed life, and played a big part in my family’s lives.
My experience of Ruth was as a kind and beautiful person who always made me feel welcomed and appreciated. Much love to Miriam and the rest of the family.
Ruth was a loyal supporter of the weekly concert series I produce at the Lawrence Arts Center, so I have been concerned for some time about her absence this spring. I am sorry to hear of her passing. She was generous in supporting the arts, always contributing to the tip jar to acknowledge and honor the evening’s musicians. She would even send me cards from time to time, encouraging me to continue producing the series. As a former teacher in Special Education myself, I think she felt a special connection with me due to our common experiences working in this field. She was always lively and talkative, full of energy that belied her years. My condolences go to her family.
So sorry to loose Aunt Ruth. She was such a strong, sweet and inspiring firecracker of a woman. Her voice unmistakable. She will be missed. Love to Miriam and the rest of the family.
Ruth was a loyal supporter of the weekly concert series I produce at the Lawrence Arts Center, so I have been concerned for some time about her absence this spring. I am sorry to hear of her passing. She was generous in supporting the arts, always contributing to the tip jar to acknowledge and honor the evening’s musicians. She would even send me cards from time to time, encouraging me to continue producing the series. As a former teacher in Special Education myself, I think she felt a special connection with me due to our common experiences working in this field. She was always lively and talkative, full of energy that belied her years. My condolences go to her family.
Very sorry for your loss my long time dear friend.
Love, Shirley D
Ruth was a good friend and great square dance partner to me. I’m going to miss her. I was always glade to see her while. My condolences to the family
Miriam sorry for your loss !Ruth was a good person ! We were your neighbors on Yellowstone Dr for many years Jo and Bob Garcia