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Eddie MITCHELL Obituary

POQUOSON - Eddie Dale Mitchell, 84, a native of Rotan, Texas, raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, and a Poquoson resident since 1964, passed away Monday, May 31, 2011.
She was an Avon Representative for 32 years, in Poquoson and York County. She was a Christian and loved the Lord.
Dale was preceded in death by her parents, Verna and Edgar Patterson; daughter, Carole Moore; son, David Davenport; grandson, Lucas Davenport; sister, Helen Sue Cooke; and brother, Bobby Patterson.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jackie Mitchell; son, Gary Davenport of Charlottesville; grandsons, Jake Davenport of Newport News and Garland Moore of Columbia, Md.; granddaughters, Vanessa Nash of Hayes and Sara Davenport of Charlotte, N.C.; great-granddaughter, Morgan of Hayes; eight nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Lucy Davenport of Poquoson; and son-in-law, Carroll Moore of Poquoson.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home, by the Rev. Milford C. Rollins. Burial will follow at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens, Hampton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2099, Poquoson, VA 23662.
Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2011.

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Debbie Taylor-Mahanes

June 17, 2011

Jackie,
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you.

Linda Milligan

June 6, 2011

Jackie, I was talking to Ernest last night and he told me of your loss. I am so sorry to hear that. My heart and prayers goes to you and your family.
Linda Crandol Milligan
Destin, Florida

Sandi Morgan-Nichols

June 1, 2011

Dear Mr.Jackie, Lucy & Family, Knowing Mrs. Dale for many years I can honestly say she was one of the nicest persons I know. She loved her family, and was always there to help a stray kitty or pup. May your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

LaJuan Insley

June 1, 2011

Jackie & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss of Dale. She was a wonderful and caring person. Know that she is in a much better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time of sorry. There is not a day that I don't think about her.
LaJuan Insley

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