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Christia Parr Mitchell Christia Chris Parr Mitchell, 50, of San Antonio, Texas, died Monday, January 23, 2006. She is survived by her children Kate Richardson, Betsy Antolik, Mitchell Antolik, Allie Antolik; parents, Gerald and Nedra Mitchell; fiance Masoud Rasti and his children Jonathan and Jennifer Rasti, Jason Rasti, Mason Rasti, and Mari Rasti. Surviving family also includes brothers Gerald Mitchell Jr. and wife Kathy, Andrew Mitchell; aunt Enrica Ramey; uncles John Mitchell and wife Kathleen, Robert Mitchell and wife Margaret; and grandfather Robert Mitchell, Sr. She was preceded in death by grandmothers Annie Laurie Mitchell, Melba Ramey, and grandfather Robert Ramey. Chris was born in Memphis, Tennessee, November 1, 1955. She was a 1973 graduate of Denton High School. She earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Texas Tech University in 1977, a Master's in Business Administration from West Texas State University in 1984, and was employed by EDS as a systems engineer. In 1992, she earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary's University School of Law. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1992. Her law practice included the firms of Wright and Greenhill, Lane, Gannon, and Taliaferro, and Ball and Weed. She began her private practice in 2004. Her memberships have included the San Antonio Bar Association Employment Law and Family Law Sections, the Bexar County Women's Bar Association, the Texas Association of Defense Council, and the honorary legal fraternity of Phi Delta Phi. She won superior awards and recognition in local, state, and national mock trial competitions while attending St. Mary's University School of Law. She was a Texas delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1980, managed and chaired local and state Republican campaigns, and continued to be involved in local political activities. Chris and her family were active members of Coker United Methodist Church where she volunteered on various committees. Chris had an energy and enthusiasm for life and possessed a spirited approach to all her endeavors. She deeply loved her family and was a devoted, loyal friend. Her humor, warmth, and compassionate nature touched all who knew her. The family will receive friends from 9:00 10:30 AM on Friday, January 27 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday at Coker United Methodist Church, 231 E. North Loop Road, San Antonio, Texas with interment to follow at Mission Retama Burial Park.

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Christia Parr Mitchell

November 1, 1955 - January 23, 2006