Christine Mitchell Frisbee, age 72, died peacefully at her home in Vaiden on Wednesday, November 15, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Frisbee was born to Wiley and Evelyn Mitchell on April 8, 1945, in Benoit, Mississippi, and grew up in the Mississippi Delta. She lived her life for her family and friends and most of all, for our most gracious God. She loved to bring beauty to life in the form of entertaining family and friends, gardening, cooking, tailoring, and decorating. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Boarder Frisbee; her parents, Wiley and Evelyn Mitchell; sister, Rosemary Hearn; brothers, Joseph Mitchell and Wiley "Buzzy" Mitchell; and her grandson, Jinx Peterson Smith Jr.
Survivors include her children, Cliff Grey (Mandy), Christy Grey Noah (Bobby), Bonnie Grey Morgan (Joel); grandchildren, Callie Grey, Stanton Smith, Garrett Grey, Brett Grey, Gabbie Morgan, and Grayson Morgan; stepchildren, Dennis Frisbee (Carla), Ted Frisbee (Alexis), and Arlene Bridges; step-grandchildren, Michael Spann, Dennis Frisbee, Leigh Lentz, Alex Frisbee, Owen Frisbee, Koury Collins, and Ashley Collins Purvis; great-granddaughter, Kingsleigh Jinx Smith; sisters, Frances Barnett and Alice Bridges; and her loving caregiver, Mary Lofton.
A memorial service was held at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg on Saturday, November 18, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Rev. Matt Buckles and Rev. Frank LeScalette officiated the service.
A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, at Vaiden Cemetery in Vaiden, with Rev. Phil McRae and Bro. Durward Stanton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Jinx Peterson Smith Jr. Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Vaiden, MS 39176.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona (www.ofhwinona.com) handled arrangements.
