Marilee Mitchell Mahana

Marilee Mahana, 69, of Vidor died September 28th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was born and grew up in Provo, Utah, but has been a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas. Marilee was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at BYU. In 2007, she retired after 17 years of employment at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Marilee loved being gathered with her family for meals, celebrations, games, or just to watch a favorite TV show. She especially enjoyed making her children and grandchildren feel extra special by visiting as often as possible and always remembering birthdays and special occasions. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, October 4, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vidor with burial to follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. Marilee was preceded in death by her son Aaron A. Mahana, and parents Karl J. and Mary Beth Mitchell. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Alvin Mahana of Vidor, TX, sons Quinn A. Mahana of Groves, TX, Nathan D. Mahana of Vidor, TX, and daughter Jennifer Reynolds of Little Elm, TX. Also, brothers Steve Mitchell and Clark Mitchell, both of Orem, UT; Bob Mitchell of Springville, UT; Tom Mitchell of Provo, UT; sister JoAnn Zaremba of Lehi, UT; and 4 grandchildren, Madison and Jace Mahana, and Olivia and Emma Reynolds.