Doris Mitchell Obituary

Doris Balfantz Mitchell died Monday, March 17, 2014, at her home. She was 79 years old and a lifelong resident of Maurepas, Louisiana. She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1956. Visitation will be held at Maurepas Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am in the church, conducted by Dr. Glynn Reine. Interment will follow at Maurepas Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward Mitchell, Sr.; her children, Edward Mitchell, Jr. of Maurepas and Tonya Mitchell Smith of The Woodlands, TX; her grandchildren, Leigh Mitchell, Kennedy Smith, and Camden Smith; one great-grandchild, Kaleb Mitchell; her sisters, Lynette Bovia and Kathy Reine; and her brothers, Carol Balfantz, Alton Balfantz, V. J. Balfantz, Stanley Balfantz, and Johnny Balfantz. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Edna Balfantz; and her brothers, Billy Balfantz and Albert Balfantz. Mrs. Mitchell was a retired school teacher and a member of the Nova Stella Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Ponchatoula, LA. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2014.
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Love you Tonya. You are so blessed to have had such a wonderful mother!

Tish Walters

March 20, 2014

Learned of your loss this morning. Our condolences go out to the Balfantz and Mitchell families.
Roy and Mary Aucoin
Napoleonville, La.

March 19, 2014

To the Mitchell and Balfantz Families,
Doris was a good friend,neighbor and wonderful teacher of our children. She developed their talents and instilled in them the desire to learn. She will be greatly missed by our community,
The Lee Family

March 19, 2014

Mitch, my condolences to you and your family on your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you all. I will miss her so much.
Jan Surla

Jan Surla

March 19, 2014

Maurepas.... Betty and I are so sorry for your lost....Please pass condolences to your children for us..Victor Poirrier

March 18, 2014

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