MITCHELL, Gloria

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 <<< Gloria Mitchell, 90, of Lake Havasu City passed away Oct. 23, 2016. She was born to William Dorney and Mildred Milbrat Jan. 8, 1926. Gloria attended Hollywood High School, then went on to be a proud graduate from UCLA where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1949. She continued her career in elementary education until her retirement in 1991, ending with her working at Benchley Elementary School in San Diego. Gloria and her late husband had a part-time residence in Lake Arrowhead from 1970-2003. Gloria was recognized as a “Woman of Distinction” in the field of education by the Soroptimist Club of Lake Arrowhead in 2003-2004. She lived in Palm Desert from 2003-2008 before heading to Lake Havasu City, where she enjoyed living near her family until 2016. Gloria had many interests in her life such as music, education, Bible study, art and her grandchildren. Gloria always had a kind word for everyone and always saw the best in others. She was generous, gracious and one of the best people you could ever know. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband James Mitchell, parents William Dorney and Mildred Milbrat and daughter Linda Fallon. Gloria is survived by her son Bill Mitchell of Lake Havasu City, daughter-in-law Cherie Mitchell, sister Juleen Jackson of Manhattan Beach, Calif. and seven grandchildren. Gloria’s service is 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Abundant Grace, 3516 N. McCulloch Blvd. Burial is at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Mitchell family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.