Katherine ‘Kay’ Mitchell
Katherine ‘Kay’ Mitchell, age 93, of Indian Head Park and formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away on July 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late James H. Mitchell; loving mother of Donald R. (Boots) and James R. (Barbara); proud grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 1; dear sister of Bill (Kay); preceded in death by her other siblings: Marvis, Madge Dupree, Mamie McCullough, Thomas, Elbert, Herbert, Jr., Frances Waldrop, & Sue Sanders; also pre-deceased by loving parents Julius Herbert Sr. and Nannie (née Murray) Rickles; dear aunt and friend to many.Kay was born in Springville, AL on July 27, 1928. She and her husband Jim were stationed in many locations across the United States and overseas while he served in the Army. Eventually, they retired to Tampa, FL.
After Jim’s passing, Kay made her way back to Illinois to be closer to her children and grandchildren. While in Illinois, Kay was an avid bowler and active member at Brainard Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed all her time she spent with her kids and grandkids.
Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 2 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends will meet back at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3 for funeral prayers. Interment at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien will follow. Funeral information: (708) 352-6500
I will miss Kay very much. Her sweet spirit, sense of humor and love for the Lord will not be forgotten. I enjoyed bowling with Kay and loved her gentle jabs of good humor to us. She served her church well and enjoyed caring for all the children in the nursery, many of whom are adults today. She loved them all! She’s in heaven today and enjoying the presence of the Lord, her Savior. Love you!