Leona Mitzelfelt

Full name: Leona J. Mitzie Mitzelfelt, R. N. RetiredbrbrResidence at time of death: Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: October 4, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Her home in Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of birth: January 29, 1909 Age: 96brbrPlace of birth: Middlegrove, Illinois to Ora Isabella Wilson MorsebrbrPreceded in death by: Her parents; her husband; 1 brother- Robert Morse and 1 daughter-Geraldine MitzelfeltbrbrSurvived by: 1 daughter - Eleanor Patton of Clovis, New Mexico; 1 son - Robert Mitzelfelt his wife Mary Lee of Farwell, Texas; Grandchildren Russell Deborah Patton of Clovis, Ginny Rick Botello of Wellington, Florida, Julie Mitzelfeltbrof Houston, Texas and Great Grandchildren Geary Patton of Baltimore, Maryland, Madalyn Botello and Lucas Botello of Wellington, Florida and Cory Russell of Clovis, New MexicobrbrService information: 2:00 pm, Friday, October 7, 2005, Graveside, Paul Tankersley will officiatebrbrBurial will be at: Mission Garden of Memories, Clovis, New MexicobrbrMemorial Contributions: Presbyterian HospicebrbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br575-763-5541brbrAdditional information: As a young girl she left her home to study nursing inbrOrlando, Florida. After graduating in 1931 she was a specialized in taking care of in
iduals until her marriage to A. R. Arthur Mitzelfelt March 13, 1933 in Moline, Illinois. They moved to Lariat, Texas, where Eleanor and Geraldine were born, to farm. ln 1945 they moved to Clovis.brbrRobert was born a few years later. The love of nursing never left Leona and when Robert was 1 year old she began her nursing career at Clovis Memorial Hospital. She became known as Mitzie. She is remembered today for her dedication and compassion. Mitzie was the night supervisor for over 20 years. Upon retiring, she continued her career working at Retirement Ranch and Golden Age for 15 years.