Marilyn J. Mitchell
July 20, 1940 ~ September 5, 2021
Marilyn Mitchell lost her long battle with COPD on Sunday, September 5th surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born and raised in Fremont, NE. She was the youngest of 6 children born to Pelham
and Ruby Pearl (McElwain) McGee. Marilyn graduated from Fremont High School in 1958.
and then attended the Cornhusker School of Cosmetology in Lincoln. She graduated and
passed the state boards exam by using her mother as her model.
In September of 1960, Marilyn met the love of her life and by December they were engaged. Marilyn
married John Mitchell in October 1961. They moved to Charleston, WV and lived there for 6 years and
had their first son Will. In 1969, they moved back to Fremont to raise their family. In 1970, son Rick
was born. Marilyn opened a daycare in order to stay home with her boys. She owned and operated
the daycare for 46 years. Her interests were family, church and children She was a member of the
Fremont First Baptist Church, Miata Car Club, and Grant PTA. Marilyn loved to travel and go visiting.
Marilyn is preceded in death by parents; mother and father in law, Lawrence William and Leah Mitchell;
brothers, Clifford, Gordon, Robert and Bernard McGee; sister, Mildred Andreasen; brother in law,
Stan Andreasen; sisters in law, Deloris, Jenny, Karen and Donnette McGee; nephews, Doug Andreason
and Bill McGee; niece, Anita McGee.
She is survived by her husband John; sons, Will (Kim) Mitchell and Rick (Raeanna) Mitchell;
brother, Dick McGee; grandchildren, Bronwyn, Rowan, Liam, Gareth, Isaac, Molly and Ayden;
many nieces, nephews and daycare friends.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future installation of buddy benches.
Visitation-Friday, September 17, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Dugan Funeral Chapel
Memorial Service, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church, Fremont
Condolences may be left a duganchapel.com
Dugan Funeral Chapel
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