Mrs. Ginger Schreffler Mitchell

Mrs. Ginger Schreffler Mitchell, age 65, a resident of Gautier, MS., died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Ginger was born in Houston, TX., on February 23, 1945. She was a 1963 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Biloxi, and a 1966 graduate of Providence School of Nursing in Mobile, AL. She was a retired registered nurse of 33 years and a dedicated volunteer of the St. Vincent DePaul Community Pharmacy for over 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Major John M. Schreffler and Lois Schreffler. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Robert "Bob" Mitchell of Gautier, son, John M. Mitchell of Lobelville, TN., daughter, Michelle Anna Mitchell Mayeaux and husband Dr. E.J. Mayeaux of Haughton, LA., son, Oscar Sean Mitchell "Buzz" of Gautier, a grandson, Brady Sean Mitchell of Huntsville, AL., one step-grandson, Jason Mayeaux of Haughton, LA., mother-in-law, Anna J. Mitchell of Ocean Springs, many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and close friends along the Gulf Coast and Southeast areas. She has two friends that were like sisters and stood beside her throughout her life; Dee Lance of Covington, LA. and Diane Henderson of Long Beach, MS. Husband Bob Mitchell and the immediate family would like to express their great appreciation for all of the prayers, support and encouragement from family and friends throughout Ginger's illness. May God bless everyone and you will always hold a special place in our hearts and prayers. If preferred, donations can be made to St. Vincent DePaul Community Pharmacy, 715 Division St., Biloxi, Mississippi, 39530. Visitation will be on Friday, June 25, 2010, from 5 pm until 7 pm, at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Saturday, June 26, 2010, there will be a 10 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Catholic church, where friends may visit from 9 am until 10 am. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park.