Mary Catherine Mitchell, 81, of Franklin passed away Oct. 18, 2024, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
She was born on March 13, 1943, in Arbovale, the daughter of the late Alston “Mose” and Marvel (Simmons) Eye.
Mrs. Mitchell attended Pendleton County Schools and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She had worked at Hanover Shoe Company for 10 years.
She was a former member of the Pendleton Moose Lodge #769.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was very talented at coloring and enjoyed displaying her artwork.
She was twice married and preceded in death by her husbands, Orlando Wimer, Sr. (father of her children) and Elmer Mitchell.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two children, Sandra Lynn Nelson (Shannon) of Grottoes, Virginia, and Tim Wimer (Linda) of Franklin; siblings, Ann Hartman of Franklin and Sterling Harold Phares of Florida; six grandchildren, Brandon Wimer, David Wimer, Allison Darko, Martina Malack, Tylen Wimer, and Devin Wimer;; and several great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Orlando Shay Wimer, Jr.; two sisters, Virginia Case and Dessie Horner; and seven brothers, Arvil Phares, Woodrow Phares, Wilson Phares, Dick Phares, Loye Phares, Allen Eye, and Daniel Eye.
In honoring her wishes, her body has been cremated.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Morris officiating. Burial of ashes will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.
Memorials may be made to any Pendleton County Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
