CONSTANCE M. MITCHELL STAUNTON— Mrs. Constance (Markley) Mitchell, 85, died on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab Center in Fishersville surrounded by her husband and her daughter. She was born April 7, 1933 in Staunton, daughter of the late Joseph Clifton and Kathleen (Beverage) Markley. She was a graduate of R. E. Lee High School and Dunsmore Business School. Constance was employed by E. W. Barger Insurance and also provided independent bookkeeping services to several area businesses. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the AARP. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Mitchell to whom she was married on October 15, 1955 and her daughter, Kimberly Mitchell of Staunton; special cousins, Patricia M. Vincent (Roger) of Fishersville, Sue D. Layman (David) of Florida, and Douglas A. Gutshall (Mary) of Monterey; and a number of other cousins. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Central United Methodist Church by the Rev. Won Un. Burial will be private in Thornrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 on Thursday evening, January 3, 2019 at Henry Funeral Home. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Christopher C. Heck, the Staff of Shenandoah Nursing and Rehab Center and Davita Dialysis of Staunton for their loving care. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 953, Staunton, VA 24402. Condolences may be made online to the family at
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