Flossie B. Mitchell

Mitchell Flossie B. Age 83, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born December 26, 1929 in Smith County Texas to Minnie and Jimmy Wayne Mumphrey. Flossie was a professional educator that worked in the field of home economics ranging from being a Food Caterer to a Home Economist in the San Felipe Pueblo; a teacher in the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Shiprock � Laguna, NM. She also taught on the Navajo Reservation at Chinle Boarding School and Many Farms High School; finishing her teaching career with Chinle Public School after 25 years. She also worked as an Office Clerk at O�Hara Airport, Chicago, IL. While living in Many Farms, Flossie attended St. Anthony�s Parish and was elected as Parish Council President for 17 years. After retiring, she worked as a Volunteer at St. Pius which lead her into tutoring youngsters at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She is a member of the Arizona Home Economics Hall of Fame; active member of the Catholic Daughters, and the Female Educators Professional Sorority � Alpha Delta Kappa. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Jimmy Sanford. Flossie is survived by her son, Kenneth Sanford; sisters, Eva Crisp and Kathleen Raibon; 2 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 3:00 pm � 6:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services � Sara Rd. Chapel, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Friday, January 25, 2013 at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment following at Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, NM. She was a wonderful woman who loved her family and her God. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192