Mary Jo Mitchell (Murphy), born December 15, 1945, age 76 years, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Surrey Memorial Hospital with her daughter Tracy by her side.
Pre-deceased by her soulmate and husband, Jim Mitchell in 2000, they have finally reunited after 22 years apart. Also pre-deceased by her brother Bill Murphy and sister Betty Kuntz. Survived by her daughters Lisa Mitchell (spouse Josee Chevalier) and Tracy George (spouse Alan George) and her only grandson, Logan George. Also survived by her sister Maureen Murphy and brother Frank Murphy.
Beloved and loved mother, sister, grandma, aunt and friend to many. Known for her love of volunteering, dancing and performing on stage, wine and food with friends and family and devotion to her faith community. Her laughter, kind heart, warm smile and loving hugs will be missed.
Please join us to celebrate her life with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Matthew’s R.C. Parish, 16079-88 Ave, Surrey, BC on Saturday, December 3rd at 10:30 am. A reception will follow in the Parish hall. A private burial will take place at the Gardens of Gethsemani.
A special thank you to the staff and residents at Revera Fleetwood Villa who made a difference in Mary Jo’s quality of life in her last three years of life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary Jo’s name to the MS Society of Canada or Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.