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Drusilla "Dru" Mitchell
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MARYVILLE, Tenn. - Drusilla "Dru" Mitchell, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday night at Brookdale Sandy Springs Assisted Living in Maryville, Tennessee. Dru lived an active full life, she enjoyed travel, dog showing, dancing and time with family and friends. She was a college graduate who worked as a medical technologist for over 50 years, 42 years at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.
Dru is survived by a daughter, Heather (David) of Louisville, Tennessee; a granddaughter, DruAnn; and great-grandson, Aiden of West Paducah, Kentucky.
Dru was an active member of Reidland United Methodist Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the church, 5515 Reidland Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
Dru was preceded in death by her husband, James; and daughter, Kathleen.
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Cheryl Grana
July 28, 2025
I enjoyed knowing Dru in our Sunday School Class at Reidland United Methodist Church in Paducah. We looked forward to her frank comments and to hearing about her beloved dogs. She was very active in her retirement years and fun to be around. We missed her when she moved to be closer to her daughter. Prayers to her family.
Sandy Stuart
July 28, 2025
Dru was a special lady. She was in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class with me. I´m sure that she is dancing in heaven. I will miss her.
Sandy Stuart
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