She was born in Manhattan, Kansas on July 17, 1953 to James Robert & Glenda Mae (Harper) BeDell. She attended and graduated from Marionville High School and then went on to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Johnson County Community College in 1985. Working as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years, Barbara worked for several nursing homes and hospital including Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She married Danny Douglass Mitchell on April 25, 1970. She had a passion for playing the piano, singing and going to church. She enjoyed taking walks in the park. She also loved taking boat rides and swimming every chance she could. Most of all she loved being with her family.
Her parents, James Robert & Glenda Mae (Harper) BeDell; and siblings, Stephanie Harter & Patrick BeDell precede Barbara in her passing.
Left to cherish her memory is her children, Danny Douglas Mitchell, II, Angelina Marie Mitchell – Petro and Sumer Dawn Mitchell – Ekena; grandchildren, Cody Shane Mitchell, Kayla Michelle Mitchell, Dallas James Mitchell, Allen Matthew Petro, II, Alaynee Marie Petro, Alexandria Dawn Mitchell – Shepard, Mariya Mae Ekena & Anthony Thomas Ekena; 6 – great – grandchildren; siblings, Andy BeDell, Mark BeDell, Marcia BeDell, Glenda BeDell, Jon BeDell and Jamie BeDell - Murray, plus a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Per Barbara’s wishes, cremation was chosen.
There will be no services at this time, services will be announced at a later date and will be held in Marionville, Missouri.
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