Avis de décès de Ruth Mitchell - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Perry Mitchell, age 86, of Florence, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at Glenwood Healthcare. Her family and friends had been by her side during her last days. Visitation will be at Elkins Funeral Home beginning at noon Monday, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jerry L. Rea and Ellis Coats will officiate.Burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.She was a longtime employee of the Florence Clinic, where she worked in the office of Dr. Ranel B. Spence. She had been the owner-operator of Emerald Beach Marina and The Fish Hut restaurant from 1966-90. She was a member of the Church of Christ.She was a member of the Good Sam Club and enjoyed camping, boating and country music.Mrs. Mitchell is survived by a daughter, Connie J. Townsend and husband, Murray, Florence; grandchildren, Kelli Elizabeth Townsend and Jay Michael Townsend and wife, Kelly Anne; great-grandchildren, Layla Anne Townsend and Landon James Townsend; sister, Myra McInnish and husband, Glenn; brother, Jackie Perry and friend, Martha Haygood; a special niece, Glenna Wilson.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Effie Perry, and husband, James Conrad Mitchell.Pallbearers will be Mike Perry, Brad Perry, David Wilson, Scott Townsend, Cary Burnley, Ronnie Mitchell, Kenny Moor and Barry Wood. Honorary bearers will be Almon Truitt, Dock Killen and Fred Bishop Jr.The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Webb and Glenwood Healthcare and Station A and B staff for eight years of outstanding care and appreciates the faithful visitation and prayers from members of Woodmont Baptist Church.Please consider memorials to the Arc of the Shoals/Hope Haven School, 100 Lamar Ave., Tuscumbia, AL 35674.Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family. You are invited to sign the online guest register at elkinsfh.com.