Jeanette Mitchell

Jeanette Mitchell, better known as “nana”,  for the past 24 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday April 14th, 2023 in Amarillo.  Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday April 18th, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Dr. Buddy Young officiating.  Jeanette will be available for viewing on Monday April 17th, 2023 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral home.

Jeanette was born on February 01, 1938 in Stamford, Texas to T.C. and Alnora Pauline Herring.  Jeanette married the love of her life, Wayne Mitchell on August 4th, 1961.  They were married almost 60 years.  Jeanette and Wayne built their home, family and lives in Amarillo.  Jeanette worked as a meat wrapper during her many years of employment until she retired. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with family, time outdoors in her garden growing her favorite flowers, Zinnias.  Jeanette enjoyed camping and fishing, she loved to cook and bake as well as canning foods.  She also loved hosting annual fish fries in her home for family and friends. Jeanette loved being surrounded by her family, including her 4 grandchildren that she cherished!  Time would be spent around the table playing her favorite game, WaaHoo.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne Mitchell; one infant son, Dana Dwayne Mitchell; two brother’s, Dale and Ricky Herring.

Survivors include her two daughters, Crystal Polk and husband Don of Amarillo, Tanya Bertelson of Lubbock; four grandchildren; Kelsey Polk, Kate Bertelson, Karm Polk and Emma Bertelson; nephews and nieces, Grayson Herring, Cary Herring, Dewayne Herring, Krista Mall, and Cathy Herring Taylor and a host of other family members.