Barbara Mitchell

Barbara Mitchell obituary

Barbara Mitchell

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Barbara Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. - Greer on Jan. 8, 2026.
Barbara Ann Chesney McKinney Mitchell, 79, passed away January 7, 2026.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Herman and Geneva Beatrice Bailey Chesney, she was a homemaker and a member of Old Fashioned Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, William R. Mitchell of the home; three sons, Philip McKinney, Steven McKinney, and Richie McKinney all of Greer; a brother Ronnie Chesney of Greer; ten grandchildren, Chad, Bradley, Kyle, Tyler, Dustin, Lauren, Jacob, Shane, Eric, and Ashley; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Mitchell was predeceased by her first husband, Benny Randolph McKinney.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at Wood Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Danny Monroe.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 123 West Antrim Drive, Greenville, South Carolina 29607.

Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650

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Wood Memorial Park

863 Gap Creek Rd, Greer, SC 29651

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