Dorothy Faye Mitchell, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Rocksprings on Feb. 28, 2017, surrounded by her three loving daughters, Connie, Sherrie and Zane. She was born on Aug. 19, 1924, in Rocksprings, the daughter of John D. and Faye Carruthers Phillips, a local ranch family. Her family has represented the ranching industry since the turn of the century, when her grandparents, T.B. and Jessie Gardner Phillips, bought their first ranch holdings in Edwards County. Dorothy Faye’s maternal grandparents were Bud and Julia Carruthers Weaver. He served as a Texas Ranger in the Marfa and Presidio area during Pancho Villa’s episodes. Dorothy Faye graduated from Rocksprings High School in 1942. She married Loyd Mitchell Jr. on Aug. 29, 1942, in Junction at the home of Walker and Irma Ragsdale. Loyd was the son of Loyd Mitchell Sr. and Ruth Onderdonk Mitchell, who were also pioneer Edward County ranchers. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2015. She and Loyd enjoyed sharing mutual hobbies, including golfing and fishing. Dorothy Faye won the Rocksprings Club Championship three times and made a hole-in-one at San Felipe Country Club in Del Rio. She never met a stranger and her infectious personality and sense of style left a mark wherever she went. Her family extended well beyond her bloodline, all knowing and loving her as “Faye-Faye.” Throughout her 92 years, she had more fashion and decorating tips than Pinterest could ever provide. She was the life of every party and had the ability to make you happy when your skies were grey. Survivors include her daughters, Connie Mitchell Johnson and husband, Tom, of Ordway, Colorado, Sherrie Mitchell of Del Rio, and Zane Mitchell Todd of San Angelo; grandchildren: Connie’s: Andrea Starbuck, Dudley Snyder and Julie Clayton; Sherrie’s: Shawn Jack, Tyson Jack, Cody Jack, and Casey Jack; and Zane’s: Kassidy Rico and Micah Painter; 12 greatgrandsons; nine great-granddaughters, with three on the way; and three great-great-granddaughters. A visitation was held on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Chapel in Rocksprings; funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment followed at the Rocksprings Cemetery. Dorothy Faye is loved and missed by many, but her heart is full, finally dancing again with her sweetie. Arrangements were under the care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings.
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