MaryLou Mitchell, RN, MSN, SCRN, peacefully passed into the Light of God on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the age of 70 after a long and brave battle with cancer. MaryLou loved her devoted life partner, Peter Cotey, and together they created a beautiful home filled with friends and their beloved dogs.
MaryLou served nearly fifty years as a nurse, providing compassionate, evidence based care to patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings. For the past 20 years, she was dedicated to Sparrow Hospital’s stroke program. Her work with the leadership and physicians involved in the stroke program was instrumental in achieving and maintaining Sparrow’s certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
MaryLou lived a life of purpose working tirelessly in her role as the Sparrow Hospital Stroke Program Nurse Practice Specialist to advocate for stroke patients and stroke care. She also worked in conjunction with Michigan State University, the American Heart Association and the Michigan State Legislature to improve Michigan Stroke Care. She was a devoted mentor and friend to many residents, fellows, attending physicians and nurses at Sparrow and beyond over many years. MaryLou was a skilled nurse educator, providing specialty training in stroke management to emergency personnel, nursing, community physicians and the Lansing community at large to advance stroke care and awareness. Her work will not be forgotten.
MaryLou had a keen mind and strong opinions. She enjoyed discussions about books, politics, food and current events. She had a strong sense of loyalty to her community and friends. MaryLou had a positive energy that brought people together both professionally and personally and made good things happen. She loved her family and friends with a deep and abiding affection. Her many long-term friendships are a testament to her depth of character, lively intelligence and wonderful heart. She loved travel, and had the opportunity to enjoy that passion in her later years. MaryLou enjoyed Florida visits with her niece Jennifer, nephews Jonathan and Heath, and their mothers Dala and Georgette.
MaryLou faced cancer with courage and a lack of self pity. She was profoundly grateful for the care of Rashmi Chugh MD of the University of Michigan Cancer Center, Anthony Brandau DO of Red Cedar Oncology and Maria Zarzour MD of M D Anderson Cancer Center.
Thank you to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence, James LaBerge DO and staff for their kindness and care in her last days.
September 16 Service for Marylou Mitchell is visible on htttps://m.youtube.com/c/StMarthaParishandSchoolOkemosMI/videos
A Celebration of MaryLou’s Life with food and refreshments will be held at MSU University Club on Saturday, October 23, with Memorial Services starting at 1 PM. All friends are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life. Please plan to help contribute your written and/or oral stories to share with all. Plans are in process for simultaneous video web and recording for those too distant to attend.
Rest in peace, MaryLou. You will be missed.
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