Robby K. Mitchell - McKinney, TX
N 33° 11.853 W 096° 37.060
14S E 722076 N 3675716
A park bench honoring Robby K. Mitchell is at the center of the park named for her husband, Dr. Glenn Mitchell, at 300 W Louisiana St, McKinney, TX.
Waymark Code: WM16Y7G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2022
Views: 1
The bench itself is a common stainless steel park bench, and behind it is a nice plaque which reads:
Park Bench Honoring
Robby K. Mitchell (1916-1993)
by the City Federation of McKinney Clubs
made possible by the
McKinney Community Development Corporation
Wife of Dr. Glenn Mitchell for 49 years
Mother of 4 doctors
Author of 4 books of poetry
Poet Laureate of Texas (1970-1971)
Honorary lifetime member of the Texas Poetry Society
Cofounder and first President of the
Mockingbird Chapter of the Texas Poetry Society
Listed in Who's Who in International Poetry
Volunteer Hospital Auxiliary worker for a local hospital
Through her love of words she touched many lives
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The Mitchells are buried together at Ridgeview Memorial Park, south of here in Allen.
Where is this bench located?: Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park
Who is this bench honoring?: Robby K. Mitchell
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