Obituary Norma Jean Mitchell was born on November 13, 1954 to the late Colesia Bell Shannon and James Alexander. She was called to rest on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the age of 55. She received her formal education in Lockhart, Texas and Graduated from Lockhart High in 1973. She went on to receive her Medication Aide Certification and worked at the Golden Age Home for over 20 years. She also worked at the Austin State School as a Mental Health Aide before she retired to Houston in 2002. You may remember her as Norma Jean Alexander, Norma Jean Wright, or “Norma Jean”; however, she will forever be remembered for her caring heart, loving personality, and that contagious laugh. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Myrtle Clay. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Rickey Mitchell of Baytown, Texas; two daughters Tamika Alexander of Lockhart, Texas and Monique Wright of Houston, Texas; two stepchildren, Rickey Tyrone Mitchell, and Felicia Mitchell of Hallettsville, Texas; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Ada Valagene of El Centro; one brother, Bobby Shannon of Augusta, Georgia; nieces, nephews, and host of relatives and friends. A Wake was held at Eeds Funeral Home, Friday, December 11, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family and friends in attendance. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church in Lockhart, Texas at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12th. All arrangements were with Eeds Funeral Home, 408 South Main Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644. (512) 398-2343.
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