Clelia C. Mitchell, 98, of Alum Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior October 17, 2004, following a long illness.
She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sylvia Duty. Her husband, Ralph C. Mitchell and son, Daniel Mitchell also preceded her in death.
Clelia served as a teacher in both Lincoln and Kanawha counties. She also taught at Mt. State Christian School in Culloden, W V for 13 years. She was a very faithful Christian and member of Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, pianist and a Board Member.
Mrs. Mitchell is survived by two sons and their wives: Orval and Dora Mitchell of Letart, WV; Rev. David and Mary Mitchell of South Charleston; Daughter and husband: Bethel and Robert Milne of Scott Depot, WV; Brother and sister-in-law: Thomas and Peggy Duty of Pensacola, FL; Sisters: Mabel Wadsworth of Darby, MT; Kathryn Dearth of Mt. Pleasant, MI; Jessie Platt-Walker of Wellsburg, WV; Grandchildren: John Mitchell, Matthew Mitchell (Amy), Cheryl Scites (Tim), Greg Snodgraass (Kim), Tyler Milne (Toni), Troy Milne (Jackie), Marlene Pickett (Jeri), Terri Dickerson (Rob). Eleven Great Grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, at Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene, Alum Creek, with Pastor David Dorsey and Rev. Matthew Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in The Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle, W V. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, at Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene, 1346 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Gideons International of Kanawha Valley, 112 McGovran Dr., Charleston, WV 25314. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.