Background
Mitchell, Jo Ann was born on February 16, 1935 in Hale County, Texas, United States. Daughter of Phillip Thomas and Lillie Adele (Henderson) Huffine.
Mitchell, Jo Ann was born on February 16, 1935 in Hale County, Texas, United States. Daughter of Phillip Thomas and Lillie Adele (Henderson) Huffine.
Student, Texas Women's University, 1954. Bachelor of Science in English, West Texas State University, 1964. Master of Science in English, West Texas State University, 1975.
Teacher English and journalism, White Deer (Texas) School District, 1964-1965; teacher English, Pringle School District, Stinnett, Texas, 1966-1973; radio news director, Station KQTY, Borger, Texas, 1976-1984; reporter, Borger News-Herald, 1984-1985; Lifestyle editor, Borger News-Herald, since 1985. Correspondent Station KAMR-television, Amarillo, Texas, since 1986.
Member Texas Press Women (writing awards 1988, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94), Panhandle Press Association (writing awards 1985, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 94), National Federation Press Women, Texas Hospital Association (2d place Silver Star award), Borger Chamber of Commerce (editor newsletter 1980-1984, publicity committee Women's Division 1980-1988).
Married James Clayton Mitchell, October 30, 1954. Children: Jerry Michael, James Lawrence, Jana Lynn Mitchell Hill.