June Smith Mitchell, age 97, of 211 Parsons Street, Danville, died February 9, 2011 at her residence. She had been in declining health for the past four months.
She was born in Grayson County, Virginia on January 14, 1914. Mrs. Mitchell had lived in Danville since 1931 and worked as manager of the bridal department at Rippes for 33 years. She was a member of the former Keen Street Baptist Church, currently United Baptist Church. She was married to Ernest Raymond Mitchell, who predeceased her.
Survivors include two sons: Ernest Raymond Mitchell, Jr. of Danville and Richard Anthony Mitchell of Stokesdale, NC; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one son, Brian Douglas Mitchell.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery, officiated by Dr. Adam Woods. The family will receive friends at Swicegood Funeral Home on Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 7 until 8 p.m.
The family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541.
Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegoodbarker.com and/or www.godanriver.com.