Nov 09, 2022

Glenn Mitchell

Posted Nov 09, 2022 10:48 PM

Glenn Mitchell, 65, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1957, in Borger, Texas the son of Rayburn & Bettie (Blanton) Mitchell.

Glenn began his working career in construction. He married Jenece Hanson on May 20, 1998, in Garden City, Kansas, two years to the day after their first date. After they were married, Glenn went to work at the Hanson Ranch near Russell Springs, Kansas, where he like all the new skills that he was learning. When his health started to fail, he moved back to Garden City where he has lived since.

Glenn loved the outdoors. He loved going to various zoo’s, no matter how big or small. He enjoyed going to amusement parks where he could spend the entire day. He also loved traveling to his two favorite vacation spots, Santa Fe, New Mexico or anywhere in Colorado. He also enjoyed going to antique shops, and he especially loved his two puppies Starlet and Sunshine.

Survivors include his wife Jenece Mitchell of the home; his siblings Elaine (Paul) Webb, Kathy Widowski, Dyphene (Rusty) Daniels, Carla (Daniel) Williamson, Ray Mitchell, Kevin Mitchell, & Jimmy (Donna) Mitchell; a sister-in-law Carla Jo (Mike) Pebbles; a brother-in-law Mark (Jill) Hanson; and many nieces, nephews, and great nephews. Glenn is preceded in death by his parents; a sister Jenny Ryan; and a brother-in-law David Brakhage.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Russell Springs, Kansas with Pastor Michael Hageman officiating. Burial will follow at the Russell Springs Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.

The family suggests memorials given to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Oakley, Kansas or to the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, both in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.