As written by: RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL; from letter dated February 20, 1991 - Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena married Donald* Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and she and Herbert remarried. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church, BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both legs about a year before he died. They lived together until Herbert died of a massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cemetery. He worked for US Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48 years. He was a hoist man.
Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson Drug, was a service representative for Blue Cross and worked for the Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for Continental Telephone. Rena went to school in Slaton and Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lambda Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star, The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Woman’s Club, President of the Boron Hospital Axillary. They moved to Boron, California December 25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There were two children, Patricia Ann, and Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage.
*Actual name was Gerald Dawson Henderson, per marriage certificate.
As written by Ashleigh Rene Mitchell; personal knowledge, August 16, 2000: Rena's second husband was named Gerald Dawson Henderson, not Donald. Rena and Herbert were married in Hobbs, NM with their parents in attendance, despite having told the tale of how they had "run off to Pecos, Texas to get married. The newspaper announcememnt of this even was found by Ashleigh Mitchell in 2018. Rena and Gerald were married in Yuma, Arizona. Their divorce papers, dated January 1, 1954 were from Juarez, Mexico, and I have been unable to locate a copy of them since first seeing them prior to 1967, I have also been unable to find any record of the remarriage to Herbert Mitchell, although not all Texas records are available online - and I was always told growing up that they had "run off to Pecos, Texas to get married." Imagine my surprise when I found the newspaper announcement of their wedding in Hobbs!
Following Herbert's death, Rena remained in Carlsbad for several years. She eventually moved back to Lancaster CA in order to be near Patricia. During her life, she had many artistic hobbies: ceramics, sculpting, and painting among them. She held several shows of her art while in Carlsbad, but after moving back to California, largely gave it up. While staying at Patricia’s home following foot surgery, Rena had a heart attack and passed away almost immediately. Her body was returned to Carlsbad, and she is buried next to Herbert in the Carlsbad Cemetery.
1 _FA3
2 DATE ABT. 1953
2 PLAC Div. #2
2 SOUR S001867
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Apr 17, 2000
2 SOUR S024777
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 9, 2000
2 SOUR S387998
3 DATA
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1 INFO See as writtenby: R.M.C.M. on card 4
[Albright.ged]
As written by:RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL;from letter dated February 20, 1991
Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert
Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena
married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and
she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a
massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body
was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cemetery. He
worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48
years. He was a hoist man. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn
Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson
Drug, was a service representative for Blue Cross and worked for the
Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for
Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church,
BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had
surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was
operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both
legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and
Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D
Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba
Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star,
The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE
ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President
of the Boron Hospital Axillary. They moved to Boron, California December
25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to
Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a
boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage.
1 _FA3 2 DATE ABT. 1953 2 PLAC Div. #2 2 SOUR S001867 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Apr 17, 2000 2 SOUR S024777 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 9, 2000 2 SOUR S387998 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Oct 19, 2000 1 INFO See as written by: R.M.C.M. on card 4 [Albright.ged] As written by:RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL;from letter dated February 20, 1991 Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cemetery. He worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48 years. He was a hoist man. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson Drug, was a service representative for Blue Cross and worked for the Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church, BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star, The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President of the Boron Hospital Axillary. They moved to Boron, California December 25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage.
1 _FA3
2 DATE ABT. 1953
2 PLAC Div. #2
2 SOUR S001867
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Apr 17, 2000
2 SOUR S024777
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 9, 2000
2 SOUR S387998
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Oct 19, 2000
1 INFO See as written by: R.M.C.M. on card 4
[Albright.ged]
As written by:RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL;from letter dated February 20, 1991
Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert
Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena
married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and
she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a
massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body
was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cemetery. He
worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48
years. He was a hoist man. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn
Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson
Drug, was a service representative for Blue Cross and worked for the
Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for
Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church,
BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had
surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was
operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both
legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and
Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D
Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba
Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star,
The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE
ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President
of the Boron Hospital Axillary. They moved to Boron, California December
25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to
Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a
boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage.
As written by: RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL ;from letter dated February 20,
1991
Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert
Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena
married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and
she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a
massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body
was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cementary. He
worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48
years. He was a hoistman. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn
Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson
Drug, was a service representive for Blue Cross and worked for the
Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for
Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church,
BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had
surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was
operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both
legs about a year before he died.
Rena went to school in Slaton and Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to
marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D. Certification in 1966. She is a
member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba Chi Omega Sorority and is Past
Officier of the Order of the Eastern Star, The Does, Mother Advisory for
the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE ASSEMBLY for five years, President
of the Junior Womans Club, President of the Boron Hospital Auxillary.
They moved to Boron, California December 25, 1967, and moved to
Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29,
1979. There weere two children, Patricia Ann, and Ashleigh Rene, born of
this marriage.
As written by: Ashleigh Rene Mitchell; personal klnowledge, August 16, 2000:
Following Herbert's death, Rena remained in Carlsbad for several years.
She eventually moved back to Lancaster CA in order to be near Patricia.
During her life, she had many hobbies, ceramics, sculpting, and painting
among them. She held several shows of her art while in Carlsbad, but
after moving back to California, largely gave it up. While staying at
Patricia's home following foot surgery, Rena had a heart attack and
passed away almost immeditely. Her body was returned to Carlsbad, and she
is buried next to Herbert in the Carlsbad Cemetary.
Custom Field:<_FA#> Abt. 1953Div. #2 [Albright.ged] As written by: RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL ;from letter dated February 20, 1991 Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cementary. He worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48 years. He was a hoistman. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson Drug, was a service representive for Blue Cross and worked for the Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church, BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D. Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officier of the Order of the Eastern Star, The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President of the Boron Hospital Auxillary. They moved to Boron, California December 25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage. As written by: Ashleigh Rene Mitchell; personal klnowledge, August 16, 2000: Following Herbert's death, Rena remained in Carlsbad for several years. She eventually moved back to Lancaster CA in order to be near Patricia. During her life, she had many hobbies, ceramics, sculpting, and painting among them. She held several shows of her art while in Carlsbad, but after moving back to California, largely gave it up. While staying at Patricia's home following foot surgery, Rena had a heart attack and passed away almost immeditely. Her body was returned to Carlsbad, and she is buried next to Herbert in the Carlsbad Cemetary.
Custom Field:<_FA#> Abt. 1953Div. #2 [Albright.ged] As written by: RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL ;from letter dated February 20, 1991 Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cementary. He worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48 years. He was a hoistman. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson Drug, was a service representive for Blue Cross and worked for the Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church, BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D. Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officier of the Order of the Eastern Star, The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President of the Boron Hospital Auxillary. They moved to Boron, California December 25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage. As written by: Ashleigh Rene Mitchell; personal klnowledge, August 16, 2000: Following Herbert's death, Rena remained in Carlsbad for several years. She eventually moved back to Lancaster CA in order to be near Patricia. During her life, she had many hobbies, ceramics, sculpting, and painting among them. She held several shows of her art while in Carlsbad, but after moving back to California, largely gave it up. While staying at Patricia's home following foot surgery, Rena had a heart attack and passed away almost immeditely. Her body was returned to Carlsbad, and she is buried next to Herbert in the CArlsbad Cemetary.
CHAN 31 Dec 1988Lancaster, California Letter from Rena Mae Mitchell
1 _FA3
2 DATE ABT. 1953
2 PLAC Div. #2
2 SOUR S001867
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Apr 17, 2000
2 SOUR S024777
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 9, 2000
2 SOUR S387998
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Oct 19, 2000
1 INFO See as writtenby: R.M.C.M. on card 4
[Albright.ged]
As written by:RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL;from letter dated February 20, 1991
Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert
Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena
married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and
she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a
massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body
was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cemetery. He
worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48
years. He was a hoist man. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn
Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson
Drug, was a service representative for Blue Cross and worked for the
Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for
Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church,
BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had
surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was
operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both
legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and
Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D
Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba
Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star,
The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE
ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President
of the Boron Hospital Axillary. They moved to Boron, California December
25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to
Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a
boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage.
1 _FA3 2 DATE ABT. 1953 2 PLAC Div. #2 2 SOUR S001867 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Apr 17, 2000 2 SOUR S024777 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 9, 2000 2 SOUR S387998 3 DATA 4 TEXT Date of Import: Oct 19, 2000 1 INFO See as written by: R.M.C.M. on card 4 [Albright.ged] As written by:RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL;from letter dated February 20, 1991 Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cemetery. He worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48 years. He was a hoist man. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson Drug, was a service representative for Blue Cross and worked for the Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church, BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star, The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President of the Boron Hospital Axillary. They moved to Boron, California December 25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage.
1 _FA3
2 DATE ABT. 1953
2 PLAC Div. #2
2 SOUR S001867
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Apr 17, 2000
2 SOUR S024777
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 9, 2000
2 SOUR S387998
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Oct 19, 2000
1 INFO See as written by: R.M.C.M. on card 4
[Albright.ged]
As written by:RENA MAE CLARK MITCHELL;from letter dated February 20, 1991
Rena Mae was born in Slaton, Texas on July 26, 1925, married Herbert
Burette Mitchell July 29, 1941. They were divorced in 1952 and Rena
married Donald Dawson Henderson. They were divorced six months later and
she and Herbert remarried. They lived together until Herbert died of a
massive heart attack December 31, 1988 at Lancaster, California. His body
was shipped to Carlsbad and was buried in the Carlsbad cemetery. He
worked for USA Potash (Borax) in Carlsbad and Lancaster for 48
years. He was a hoist man. Rena worked for Safeway, Montgomery Wards, Horn
Food Store, Clardy's Dairy and Jackson Drug. Rena kept books for Jackson
Drug, was a service representative for Blue Cross and worked for the
Welfare Department. In California she worked for the local bank and for
Continental Telephone. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church,
BPOE Elks #1558, The AM FM #21 Masonic Lodge. He had lung trouble, had
surgery on his shoulder from an industrial accident. His back was
operated on from a car accident and he also had by-pass surgery on both
legs about a year before he died. Rena went to school in Slaton and
Hobbs, New Mexico. She quit school to marry at age 16. She got her G.E.D
Certification in 1966. She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Lamba
Chi Omega Sorority and is Past Officer of the Order of the Eastern Star,
The Does, Mother Advisory for the Order of the Rainbow Girls, LOVE
ASSEMBLY for five years, President of the Junior Womans Club, President
of the Boron Hospital Axillary. They moved to Boron, California December
25, 1967, and moved to Lancaster, California in 1976, and back to
Carlsbad, New Mexico July 29, 1979. There was a girl, Patricia Ann, and a
boy, Ashleigh Rene, born of this marriage.
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