Mittie was born to Benjamin and Odessa Sessums on August 22, 1940 in Harperville, Mississippi. She was the valedictorian of Scott County High School (Mississippi) in 1958.
She is predeceased by her parents and sister Sarah and brother Benjamin. Mittie is survived by her husband Jim, to whom she was married for 52 years. She is also survived by her only son, Alan, and her grandson Jake.
Mittie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed the beach, cooking, traveling, fishing at Port O’Connor, taking long walks, and sitting on her patio. She spent the majority of her career working at Fluor Global Engineering.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. There will be a private graveside funeral on Thursday, October 10.
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.