Tootie Mitchell

Born January 5, 1930, to Verda and Ruby Hopper, Tootie lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and service to others. She was baptized in Gilbert Creek in Santos, Texas, and her faith remained a cornerstone of her life. She began attending Kingston Avenue Baptist Church in Odessa in 1960 and remained a faithful member for many years. In 1994, she became a member of Odessa Bible Church under Pastor Bob Thayer, where she continued worshipping and building cherished friendships until her final days.

Tootie retired from Southwestern Bell/AT&T after 33 years of dedicated service, earning numerous achievement awards throughout her career. Her work took her across Texas, beginning in Dallas and eventually bringing her to Midland, where she completed her career.

She was known as an exceptional baker and gifted gardener, sharing her love through homemade cakes, pies, and plants given generously to family, friends, and neighbors. Her kindness and hospitality touched many lives. She was also deeply grateful for the friendship and care of her wonderful neighbors, Betty and Johnny Vuelvas, who brought her lunch every Sunday and lovingly watched over her for many years. After the loss of her husband in 1992, Tootie found renewed fellowship and friendship at Odessa Bible Church, where she formed many treasured relationships, including a special friendship with Pastor Bob.

Tootie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy L. Mitchell; her parents, Verda and Ruby Hopper; two brothers, Robert “Bob” Hopper and Beryl Hopper; sister-in-law, Ann Hopper; three nephews, Jack, Paul, and Bob Hopper; and son-in-law, Evan Anderson.

She is survived by her son, David Mitchell and wife Patty of Monahans; three daughters, Carrol Haralson Harper of Weatherford, Cynthia Davis Anderson of Kerrville, and Angela Bledsoe and husband Otis of Odessa; nephew Ronnie Hopper of Granite Shoals; four grandsons, Rama Thomas Cooper of Weatherford, Nathan Harper of Weatherford, Brian Bledsoe of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Joshua Graham of Odessa; four granddaughters, Amy Neifert of Odessa, Ashlyn Gordon of Forney, Trinicia Watson of Odessa, and Sonia Bustamantes of Odessa; along with several beautiful great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many, many cherished friends.

Tootie will be remembered for her steadfast faith, generous spirit, servant’s heart, and the love she poured into all who knew her. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the countless lives she blessed.

Public viewing will be held Monday, April 27, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Odessa Bible Church with Pastor Bob Thayer officiating. Graveside committal will be held privately by the family following the service.