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Mary Ruth Mitchell

Female 1929 - 2024  (94 years)


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  • Name Mary Ruth Mitchell 
    Born 28 Sep 1929 
    Gender Female 
    _UID F85D0ED3F782EF47AB1FC214E3C7633DCF72 
    Died 11 Feb 2024  Clarkesville, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Parrish Funeral Home ? Selma ? 13 February 2024
      Mary Ruth Mitchell Bass

      Mary Ruth Mitchell Bass, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 11, 2024 at Clarksville Health and Rehab in Clarksville, VA. She was born in Johnston County, NC on September 28, 1929 to the late Fred Lewis Mitchell and Bessie Jones Mitchell. In addition to her father and mother, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Bass; daughter, Merlon Evans; sister, Lois Wood; brothers, Charles Lewis (CL) Mitchell, Elbert Mitchell, James David (JD) Mitchell and Bobby Mitchell.
      The family will receive visitors in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home on Thursday February 15, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will follow the visitation on Thursday in the chapel at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service in Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens.
      She is survived by her daughter, Leisa Piccioti (Nick) of Princeton, NC; son, David Minchew (Peggy) of Buffalo Junction, VA; grandchildren, Fredalyn Gonzalez (Raul) of Princeton, NC, Eric Narron (Angie) of Selma, NC, Kevin Narron (Jennifer) of Princeton, NC, D. Brian Minchew (Karen) of Creedmoor, NC, Shannon Daniels (Ted) of San Antonio, TX, Ashley Gilbert (Dustin) of San Diego, CA, and twelve great grandchildren.
      Ruth was raised on the family farm and lived many years in the Princeton/Pine Level area. She was a member of Bizzell Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended there for many years. Over the years, she worked several different jobs in clothing and upholstery. She was a wonderful seamstress who shared her talents with many in the family.
      The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Clarksville Health and Rehab for the care provided to Ruth during her time there and also to the Sentara Hospice Services for the care during her last days.
    Person ID I60518  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 17 Feb 2024 

    Family 1 Viron Earl Minchew 
    Married 1946 
    Last Modified 12 Dec 2019 
    Family ID F20388  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Hubert Elwood Bass,   b. 8 Dec 1919, Wilson County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 2000, Johnston County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 12 Mar 1971  Johnston County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 12 Dec 2019 
    Family ID F20385  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart