Katherine Mitchell
Katherine Mitchell
Katherine Mitchell

Obituary of Katherine Albertus Mitchell

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Minerva Katherine Albertus Mitchell, 88, formerly of AP Morse Memorial Highway, passed away, May 23, 2006, at the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Queensbury, following a long illness. Albertus was born on April 25, 1918 in Sanborn, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Benjiman and Isabell Foote Gibbs. She met and married Joseph H. Mitchell in Schenectady, then moved to Minerva where they raised their family. Albertus was an artist, she did many oil paintings. She could do any type of needle work, played violin and loved to sing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family, friends and her dog, Tex. Besides her husband of fifty years, she is predeceased by her sister, Ruth McGraw; an infant daughter, Judith Jean; one daughter, Carol; one son, Charles; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen, one granddaughter Lisa, and a great-grandson Joshua. Survivors include one sister, Margaret Rufer of Schenectady; two daughters, Patricia Goodspeed and her companion Roy Palmer of Olmstedville and Janet Harvey and her husband James of Windgap, PA; three sons, Donald Mitchell and his wife, Nelle of North Creek, Allan Mitchell and his companion, Linda Minor of Warrensburg and David Mitchell and his wife, Pamela of Schroon Lake; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on the family from noon-2pm Friday, May 26, 2006 at the Minerva Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2pm Friday at the church, with the Rev. Trudy Pettibone, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Minerva Baptist Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Albertus’s memory to the Minerva Baptist Church or Warrensburg First Baptist Church. Visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.
Friday
26
May

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Friday, May 26, 2006
Minerva Baptist Church
Minerva, New York, United States
Service Time: 02:00 PM
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