It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Loraine Mitchell, 80, of Silver City, NM on March 15, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on May 25, 1944 to Carl and Lilly Mae Burgess and moved to New Mexico when she was a small child.
She enjoyed seeing different parts of the country as she accompanied her husband through his different occupations; but she always wanted to return home to New Mexico and the area around Silver City. She enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds and other wildlife.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Walter W. Mitchell Jr. of Silver City; her children, Darla (Mickey) Baker of Butler, OK; Dennis (Kim) Mitchell of Alto, NM; Brenda (Mark)Burton of Clinton, OK; Brad (Tracey) Mitchell of Santa Fe, NM; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; her brother, Jerry (Carol) Burgess of Lake Wales, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Jenny Hickson, Edith Jackson, and Wilma "Jean" Tapscott.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, April 4th at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor Joseph Gros officiating. Her cremains will be laid to rest at the Rose Garden in Memory Lane cemetery.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
