Annette J. Mitchell

born on August 28, 1946, in Jackson, Mississippi, to William and Elizabeth

Wise Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her older

sister, Eldoree Mitchell.

For the better part of her life, Annette grew up in Houston, Texas. She

graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1964 (where she was a Golden

Gaucho officer), from the University of Houston in 1970, and from South

Texas College of Law in 1976. After graduating from law school, Annette

worked in the oil and gas industry. She continued her studies and at one

point was considering becoming a CPA. Upon retirement, she was at

TOTAL, a French oil company, where she had worked for more than 20

years.

Annette had eclectic interests. She attended the Houston Grand Opera for

many years in the 1980’s and 90’s. She enjoyed horseback riding on the

beach and sewing in her early adulthood. A favorite pastime in later years was attending local quilt shows and quilting classes. She enjoyed extensive domestic and international travels. She especially enjoyed New York City. Annette also gave back to the community by volunteering her time and making donations. For many years, she volunteered at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Annette was a very caring and generous person, was witty and smart. She was fun to be with.

Annette leaves her longtime friends, Linda Powell Mock, Bob Rainwater

and her adopted family, the Powell’s. She will be greatly missed by her

many friends from her professional and social life, especially Sherry

Abplanalp, Pat Klimchuk, Susie Helms, Tom Ryan, David Houck, John and

Joy Powell and Phyllis and Pete Finn. All of us who mourn her loss would

like to give thanks and appreciation to her caregivers and all of those who

made her final years comfortable. We especially thank Inez, Elizabeth, LaTanya and Sherrell.

A funeral service followed by burial will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023. A visitation period will precede the service starting at 11:00 a.m..

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Parkinson Disease Association, or a non-profit of your choice.