EVELYN F MITCHELL Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Evelyn Farrier Mitchell left this world and joined her beloved husband Walton F. Mitchell, Jr. on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born on September 3,1930 at her family home place in Sinking Creek and spent much of her life there and in New Castle. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ashby Farrier and Lena Folsom McCartney Farrier; her brothers, Robert and Richard Farrier; and her sister, Mary Lee Farrier. Surviving to cherish her memory are son, Walton F. Mitchell, III and wife, Kate; daughter Dr. Vicky Mitchell; granddaughter Lee Anne Carroll and husband Andy; grandson Andrew Mitchell and wife, Kayley; great-grandsons Canyon, Grayson and Ashton Carroll and Owen Mitchell; great-granddaughter, Harper Mitchell. Also survived by sister, Virginia Barger; sisters-in-law, Betty Mitchell and Patricia Duncan and husband Calvin; brother-in-law Leon McCaleb; numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Evelyn received her B.S. degree from Longwood College, and she remained supportive of the College as an alumni. She was a teacher for many years, primarily in Home Economics at Franklin County High School, Jefferson High School, Patrick Henry High School, and New Castle High School, and taught elementary school briefly at McCleary Elementary. She was loved by her students, and her favorite comment from a former student was that she taught him how to live. She was active in New Castle Christian Church as a Sunday School teacher, and she was proud to be the first female member of the Board of Trustees. The family extends their gratitude to dedicated caregivers who have cared for Evelyn at home in recent years, in particular Mary Williams, without whom living at home as long as she did would not have been possible. The family also extends gratitude to the caring staff at Carrington Cottage Memory Care, and to Good Samaritan Hospice. A private family graveside service and burial at Huffman Memorial Park was held on Thursday, June 30. A Memorial Service will be held at New Castle Christian Church on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 3:00pm, with visitation from 2:00 to 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to New Castle Christian Church, 282 Salem Ave., New Castle, VA 24127 Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com