Carol Mitchell

Carol Mitchell, 90, of Philo, passed away at her daughter’s home on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

Carol was born in Zanesville on March 21, 1925, the daughter of Wallace B. and Nina M. Shattuck.  Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stovertown for nearly all of her life.

Carol graduated from Philo High School.  After raising five children, she decided to continue her education and enrolled in the practical nurse program at Muskingum Area Vocational School.  She became an LPN, working at the Sunny View Nursing Home in Zanesville for many years.

Carol was a staunch supporter of the Franklin Local School District and faithfully attended every program, assembly, concert and athletic event that any of her children (or the children of any of her friends) were involved in.  For many years after their five children graduated from Philo, Carol and her husband could always be found cheering for Philo Electrics athletic teams of all kinds.

Carol is survived by her husband, Kenon E. Mitchell, to whom she was married for 69 years.  She is also survived by her children, Alan (Debbie) of New Albany, Paul (Geraldine) of Sandy Hook, CT, Sandy (Steve) McIntire of Dresden, Pat (Gary) Alexander of Columbus and Carol (Bob) McEntyre of Rocky Ford, CO; her grandchildren, Ben, Mark, Alison, James, Shawn, Matt, Nathan, Bryan, Ian and Heather; 11 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Dollie Henderson of Eustis, FL.

In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her sister, June Birch and her aunt, Ada Showers.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Farus Funeral Home, 383 Main St., Duncan Falls, OH  43734.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stovertown, OH with Pastor Al Laese officiating.  Carol will be laid to rest in the Stovertown Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s name to the Stovertown St. John’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 361, Philo, OH  43771.

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