Herrin- Ada Florence Mitchell, 95, of Herrin, died at 7:13 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2002 at Herrin Hospital.
Ada was born on May 24, 1906 in Olney, IL to George Herman & Viora Gray. She married Mike Mitchell in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death in 1967.
Mrs. Mitchell was a homemaker and a member of Herrin First Christian Church. When she was able, she enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her dogs.
Survivors:
Nephews:
Carl Reynolds- Herrin
Jack & wife Nancy Moore- Chicago, IL
Timothy & wife Nancy Moore- Lake of Egypt, IL
Keith & wife Linda Reynolds- West Frankfort
Randy Reynolds- Herrin
Nieces:
Pat & husband Rod Jopplin- Benton
Terry & husband James Little- Vienna
Dorothy & husband Clarence Otterson- Herrin
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother; Willard Gray, one sister; Chloe Opal Cooper, and one niece; Joyce Reynolds.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 31, 2002 at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Michael Tetmeyer will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please log on to hughesfuneralhomes.com or thesouthern.com.