Anne Marie (Johnson) Mitchell, age 65, of Swansea, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 in her residence. She was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Andrade) Johnson.
Born in Fall River, she was a 1971 graduate of BMC Durfee High School and attended Bristol Community College. Anne Marie was studying nursing at Rhode Island College when she was struck with emotional illness at the age of 21. She has continued to be a beloved member of the family and community ever since and enjoyed living at Marvel House. Lately she has been volunteering with People Incorporated and BAMSI as a counselor for younger disabled people just coming into the care system.
Anne Marie is survived by a son, Andrew Faria and six grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister, Susan St. Martin and her brothers, Andrew Johnson and Joseph Johnson. She was also the sister of the late James Johnson, Jr. and she was the wife of the late Dennis Mitchell.
Her Visitation will be Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 9:30 to 11:30am in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a brief funeral service at 11:30am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to People Incorporated 4 South Main Street, Fall River, MA 02721.