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Thelma Mitchell Obituary
Mrs. Mitchell was born Jan. 3, 1910, and raised in North Carolina until her parents moved to Newport News, where she resided for over 70 years. In North Carolina, she earned a business degree at Greensboro State College. In Newport News, she worked for the Bank of Hampton Roads for many years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of long standing at Calvary Baptist Church in Newport News where she taught Sunday School and served on many committees including the Women's Missionary Union.
She will be remembered for her warm, gentle, servant's heart; sharp mind; and big smile.
Mrs. Mitchell has joined her daughter, Patricia Anne Twyford Smith, husband, Harry M. Mitchell, brother, Theodore Miles, and parents, who have all preceded her in death.
Those left behind to rejoice in her heavenly graduation are grandsons, Christopher K. Smith of Hampton and Patrick K. Smith and his wife, Kimberly D. Smith, of Newport News; son-in-law, Leon K. Smith and his wife, Carolyn V. Smith, of Newport News; great-grandson, Shane P. Smith of Newport News; niece, Jean Miles Rowell of Hampton; nephew, Theodore Miles and his wife, JoAnn Miles, of Mechanicsville; and many grand-, great-grand-, and great-great-grand-nieces and nephews.
A small memorial service, celebrating her life, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Peninsula Memorial Park. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Kirsten Smith
August 30, 2008
I work at the Governors Inn where Mrs. Mitchell lived and I was very upset to find out she had passed. She was a sweet lady, very opinionated, even at 98 she still would speak her mind and tell you if she didnt want something. I am going to miss her very much. She touched my heart as she did with everyone who came in contact with her.
Shirley Strange
August 29, 2008
Beginning in September 1957, and for seven years, Thelma was my supervisor at the Bank of Hampton Roads. She was a lovely, caring lady and always interested in protecting me from 'unsuitable' young men; one in particular who was a constant visitor. She trained me to be very knowledgeable about my responsibilities, and I remember when the 'savings machine' became part of our department, she was quite adamant that "posting had always been by hand and we did not need that machine!"
She loved her family and her church and all who knew her have been blessed by knowing this gracious lady.
Shirley Strange, Newport News, VA
Sarah Conrad
August 28, 2008
This message is for Patrick Smith, her grandson. I'm so sorry to hear you lost your grandmother, Patrick. You were so lucky to have her in your life for so long. Keep in touch! Your old friend, Sarah Burnette Conrad ([email protected])
Barbara Banton
August 28, 2008
There is one more special angel in heaven today with the death of Mrs. Mitchell. She was my sunday school teacher at Calvary Baptist many years ago and I will always remember her soft voice and pleasant smile as she taught us our bible lessons. She was a very gracious lady and my thoughts and prayers are with the family as they remember her in their hearts.
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