Ann Mitchell

Ann, age 79, a fourth generation New Mexican, left this Earth to join her husband on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, surrounded by her family. Her passing followed a stroke on Sunday evening. She is survived by her children, Mary Katherine Rehm, Karen Mitchell (Neil) Johnson and Steven Charles Mitchell; granddaughter, Katharine Erinn Rehm; grandson, William Mitchell Rehm; grandson, Ryan Mitchell Johnson; sisters, Mary Sellers and Frances Morales. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John C. Mitchell; her parents, George and Kathryn Brock of Silver City, NM and her infant brother. Ann attended McMurray University on a music scholarship, graduating with a degree in Christian Education. After college she married John and moved to Albuquerque where she worked in several local Methodist churches as Director of Christian Education. Retiring from the church, she started Zia Travel Services with her family which later became A to Z Travel. She and John enjoyed many years of travel with their family and friends, as well as escorting numerous group tours. She was an avid reader, an enthusiastic gardener, a great southwest cook, an extreme chili addict, and a devoted mother and grandmother. Services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Education Department of First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.