Kathy L. Mitchell

Reflections of My Life by Kathy L. Grinage-Mitchell Today, February 23, 2008 after attending one of my sister's church, who is very special to me; it lead me to come home and put these things together about myself, my family and my friends. I never met a person that I didn't care for or learn why that person crossed my path. You begin to love people or that person as they become closer to you. This is my LIFE; I've loved everyone in some manner. I was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 17, 1956 to Isom Grinage and Barbara Waiters-Grinage. I am the eldest of two that was born to this union. I was baptized in 1967 at Ezra Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. W.E. Cruse. I attended Dorie Miller Elementary from 1962 to 1968 and James W. Riley Elementary in 1968. The summer of 1968 my family relocated to Adkins, Texas where I attended Oak Crest Middle School. From 1972 to 1973 I attended Sam Houston High School and in May of 1974 I graduated from Highlands High School. I took nursing classes at St. Phillip's College from 1976 to 1979. On July 23, 1978, my beloved son, Darrick Oliver was born. I worked as a Nurse's Assistant for 8 years from 1981 to 1988 in hospitals, nursing homes and private duty. In 1989 I began a new career with the San Antonio ISD as a teacher's assistant, working with special needs students for 15 years. I retired in 2003 when I was diagnosed with Cancer. There are two men in my life: My husband, Arnold D. Mitchell, whom I married on November 20, 1999. He loves me in spite of my faults and stays there when I am not sure of our relationship. He is my friend, lover, nurse and soul mate for life. "I LOVE THIS MAN". My son, Darrick Oliver, Sr. I was able to have one of three children I wanted. HE was it! I spoiled the one and only with LOVE that I thought I would never have a year ago. Darrick has blessed me with 3 grandchildren, Darranesha, Darrick, Jr. and Dereonee. This made up for the 3 I wanted. Life No matter how long it lasts, let's enjoy and don't complicate Life. Life Is..... Work as if it was your first day, forgive as soon as possible, love without boundaries, laugh without control and never stop smiling even if you don't know the reason. The BLESSING we all have is that God's prayer line is always open... CALL HIM!! Lesson of LOVE 1. Love Him. When you love God it's not hard to see your way in Life. He provides a path so easy to follow it can shock you while walking, BE OBEDIENT. 2. Love everybody as Christ loved the church, and you will never meet a stranger in LIFE. God releases angels all around us DAILY, TO PROTECT US. Give a smile; greet a person in JESUS name. Show your love. 3. Love your family. Share with them his word; show them how it encourages your life on a daily basis and LOVE the life GOD has given you On November 12, 2010 Kathy went to her heavenly home and is resting in God's arms. She is preceded in death by her parents, Isom Grinage; Barbara Grinage-Richard; her step-father, Thomas C. Richard, Sr. and brother, Robert W. Richard. Kathy leaves to mourn her passing; her husband, David Mitchell; her son, Darrick Oliver; her sisters, Brenda Grinage and Debra Richard-Miller (Ronnie); her brothers, Thomas C. Richard, Jr. and Larry D. Richard; her grandchildren, Darranesha, Darrick, Jr. and Dereonee; her step-children; step-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law, uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and many friends; her close and special friends: Sherrie Curry, Ola Chatman-Robinson and Karlynn Walters.