Margaret Ann Bandy Mitchell

Margaret Ann Bandy Mitchell, 89, of Hardy, Va., passed away on Friday morning, December 25, 2009, at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Margaret was born in Franklin County and prior to her marriage and moving to Yakimo, Wash., she worked for the Clover Creamery Company for several years. Upon retirement she moved back to her beloved "home-place" and then resumed her active involvement at Cooper's Cove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph R. (Sonny) Bandy and Annie Leonard Bandy; her husband, Alonza Mitchell; and her five brothers, Shirley, Howard, Joe, Cecil and Johnny. Margaret is survived by a sister-in-law, Ressie Bandy; and nieces and a nephew, Patricia Harris, Loretta Ewers, Carol Ferguson, Claire Barton, Doris (Dot) Hurt, Faye Smith, Betty Bryant and Tommy Bandy. Also surviving are several great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Naff officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 27, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.