Carolyn Marie Mitchell, 39, of Tupelo, Mississippi, formerly of Joplin, Missouri, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Carolyn began her earthly journey on March 8, 1977, in Joplin, Missouri, the only daughter born to Gary L. Mitchell and the late Kathleen (Atkinson) Mitchell. She was raised in Joplin, Missouri, and was a 1995 graduate of Joplin High School. She furthered her education at MSSU receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. After college she resided in Kansas City working with probation and parole. She returned home to Joplin and began her career in pharmaceutical sales with Novartis Pharmaceutical Company. She moved to Tupelo, Mississippi, in 2015, and was currently working in the field of software sales.
Carolyn was very family oriented and truly loved children. She wasn’t just a terrific aunt to her nieces and nephews, she had a very large group of friends and if they had children then you can guarantee she played the role of Aunt Carolyn to those kids as well. She rarely (if ever) missed a birthday party, graduation, family gatherings or a holiday. She even hated it if we deviated from our Christmas traditions. Carolyn never had any trouble meeting new friends. She had a very large group of friends and her infectious smile made her the life of many, many parties. Fun, laughter and silly moments were an essential part of her character. She loved to travel. It didn’t matter if it was a short road trip to Kansas City or a medium trip within the US or a long trip to Europe or the Caribbean; she was excited and ready for the next experience. Carolyn was a movie and music fanatic. She had a huge DVD collection and nobody enjoyed watching and re-watching movies like Carolyn. She was a loyal local sports enthusiast. When in Kansas City she really loved following the Chiefs and Kansas University Basketball and with her recent move to Tupelo she developed a growing interest in Ole Miss Football.
Carolyn is survived by her father, Gary Mitchell of Joplin, Missouri; three brothers, Mike Mitchell and wife, Jenna, of St. Louis, Missouri, Scott Mitchell and wife, Sara, of Bixby, Oklahoma and Pat Mitchell of Nixa, Missouri; eight nieces and nephews, Ally, Jacey, Mason, Anna Kate, Ryan, Allie Jo, Josie and Max; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday morning June 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Joplin with Father Justin Monaghan officiating. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Mike, Scott, Pat, Mason, Ryan and Max Mitchell. Private burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, Missouri. A Rosary and Prayer Service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary Chapel in Joplin, Missouri, with visitation following until 8:00 p.m. Memorials are being directed to either St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund or the Ozark Center and contributions may be left at the mortuary. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through www.thornhilldillon.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.
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