The faithful servant and follower of Jesus Christ, Marie Anne Mitchell Kiser, departed this life to be with her savior on May 16, 2026 at the age of seventy-six.

She was born August 9, 1949, to Milledge Bonahm Mitchell Sr. and Carolyn Duderstadt Mitchell of Seguin, Texas. Marie graduated from Henrietta M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas in 1967. The next year, Marie enrolled at Southwest Texas State University at San Marcos, Texas. After two years, she transferred to Sul Ross University due to an interest in geology. While at Sul Ross, Marie became married and moved to Fredericksburg, Texas where her husband found employment. After approximately three years, the marriage was officially dissolved. Shortly thereafter, Marie became employed by the United States National Parks Service at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Estate. She was employed there for nine years which brought her in contact with notables such as "Lady Bird" Johnson and President Carter and wife. While attached to the park service, she was dispatched to other national park locations such as the Grand Canyon. After departure from the U.S. National Park Service, Marie concentrated on completion of her college degree with course work at A and I University at Kingsville, Texas and Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She completed her college degree at Southwest State University during 1984. While attending college she was an avid spelunker who enjoyed the hazardous practice of exploring the various caves of south Texas. Her numerous exploits are of great interest.

During 1984, Marie was called to obtain a seminary Master of Devinity degree at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Marie and Rex Kiser meet at SMU and became married at San Marcos, Texas on June 19, 1986. They would have been married for 40 years on June 19, 2026. Marie and Rex graduated from SMU on May 29, 1989. After serving faithfully for thirty-one years, Marie retired from the Methodist Church on October 3, 2020. Marie served the Methodist church in the capacity of professional counselor certified by the Texas state board of examiners of professional counselors. At this time, Marie worked under the guidance of Dr. Homer Bain at the Methodist ecumenical center in San Antonio, Texas and provided Christian counseling services to needy members of the San Antonio, Texas community.

A Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. www.tondre-guinn.com