Mary L. Wise Mitchell went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2016 with her daughters at her side. Mary was born on April 12, 1927 in Springfield, MO. She taught first grade for 26 years before retiring in 1984. She continued to be a substitute teacher after retirement. She taught in Springfield, Republic, and Billings. She touched the lives of many children during her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Wise and Genevieve Spencer Wise, three brothers; Wallace James, Melvin Earl, and Robert Spencer. She is survived by three children; Terrell Mitchell and wife, Mary, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Cheryl Lynne Wiles of Billings, and Karey L. Highfill of Springfield, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and very special nieces and nephews. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church in Springfield. She had many friends that loved her and will miss her sweet smile. The family appreciates the kind, loving care she received at Maranatha Village. At Mary’s request, no services are planned. Cremation services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North.