Ellen (Jiggs) Mitchell, 91, of the Patton Community, passed away Dec. 24, 2009, at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Patton Baptist Church. Interment was in the Valley Mills Cemetery under the direction of Foss Funeral Home.
Ellen Willingham was born Aug. 31, 1918, in Gholson, Texas. She was the daughter of Harmon Otto and Georgia Bell (Slough) Willingham. She was married to Nathan Mitchell on Aug. 27, 1938, in Valley Mills.
She had helped him on the farm for over 65 years. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a member of the Patton Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Norval, Sherman, and Leland Willingham; sisters, Elizabeth Jobe and Charlotte Pack.
Survivors include two sisters, Opal Jones of Valley Mills, and Sally (Withrow) McMillan of Gatesville; a brother, Harlan Willingham of Waco; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to either the American Heart Association or Cal Farley Boy’s Ranch.