Carol Mitchell Obituary
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She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas Shipman and Lucille Nash Wells, her husband: James "Jimmy" Eugene Mitchell, and her sisters: Elizabeth Wells and Margaret Avant.
Carol is survived by her daughter: Jan Abney, two sons: Keith (Beverly) Abney, and Michael Abney, grandchildren: Carol Ann Abney, Michael Abney, Jennifer Abney, and her great-grandchildren: Aycelyn Jones and Kashton Jones, along with Carol Ann's husband: Ja'onte "Best Buddy" Jones.
Visitation will be held at Ziegler Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from
12:00 PM-1:30 PM. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 PM at McMinn Memory Gardens with Brother Jerry Plaster officiating.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
If you are unable to attend the service, you can sign the online guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Carol Wells Mitchell.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Angela Arden
November 10, 2025
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you rest in peace sweet lady
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