- Her career began on radio shows, including "The Great Gildersleeve" and "Fibber McGee & Molly". She became friends with Lucille Ball during the redhead's radio days on "My Favorite Husband". Mitchell moved to Los Angeles in the 1940s and transitioned to television.
- With Shirley's passing, the only surviving cast member who had a recurring role on TV's I Love Lucy (1951) is Richard Keith (Little Ricky).
- Sister-in-law of Alan Livingston and Nancy Olson.
- Widow of Jay Livingston.
- Is interred at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA, beside her husband.
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