Margarette Earl Mitchell of Pocola, Oklahoma was born to Clyde and Eugenia (Smith) Dumas on September 27, 1941 in Monroe, Louisiana. She passed away on February 6, 2025 at her home in Pocola, Oklahoma at the age of 83.

She is survived by:

One daughter: Carolyn Sloan

Son-in-law: Ron Sloan

Four grandchildren: Scott Boyd, Katie Schneider, Logan Sloan, Clayton Sloan and wife Savannah

Three great-grandchildren: Clayton Boyd, Andrew Boyd, and River Sloan

Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Eugenia Dumas; her husband, Ilson “Jeri” Mitchell, Jr.; one daughter, Susan Schneider; one grandson, Eric Boyd; and one sister, Clydene Privett.

Margarette was a long-time resident of the area, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and was a retired LPN at Pocola Health and Rehab. Margarette loved gardening and spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by all whom loved and knew her.

To honor Margarette’s life there will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas with Mr. Clayton Sloan and other family members officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Service in Poteau, Oklahoma. To view Margarette’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.

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