Mitzi Elinor Kennett Nash

  Mitzi Elinor Kennett Nash passed away March 6, 2009, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 6, 1937, in San Jose, California, to William and Ester Kennett.

  In 1956, Mitzi moved to Texas, and soon married and began raising a family. She loved and enjoyed her family and being a homemaker. Mitzi had a variety of interests that included sketching and painting, sewing, knitting and crochet, reading, cooking, and a love for animals. She loved to work as a book keeper and also caring for children. 

  Preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Jane Thompson; brother, Bill Kennett, Jr.; and her beautiful daughter, Lisa Kim Nash.

  A deeply loving mother, grandmother, and friend to anyone who needed some one like her. And we all do. See you later Nanny, love you!

  Mitzi is survived by her long time and loving friend, Carl McBride; daughter, Tara Lothridge and husband, Gary; sons, Robert Nash and wife, Teresa, Bill Nash and wife, Kathy of Weatherford, Chris Nash and wife, Monica of Hurst; sisters, Carol Ann Borges of San Jose, California, and Kathy Pitruzuello of Seaside, California; daughter in law, Vickie Nash Cruse of Lakeland, Florida; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

  A family memorial gathering will be held March 10, and interment will be March 31, 2009, in Johnson Cemetery, in Dennis Texas.

  Anyone wishing to send flowers are asked to make donations in Mitzi's name to the Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.