Jean G. Mitchell

Jean G. Mitchell was born November 10, 1923 in Charleston, WV the daughter of the late R. Jack and Bessie Mae Griffith. She died Sunday March 27, 2011 in Cincinnati, OH, at the age of 87 following a long illness. Mrs. Mitchell was a graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston, WV; and attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA. She moved to Frankfort in 1951 with her husband, the late Charles T. Mitchell. That same year Mr. Mitchell opened his CPA firm with Mrs. Mitchell as his administrative assistant and only employee. Mrs. Mitchell had a deep love and pride for her adopted hometown of Frankfort, and was very active in civic and community organizations throughout her life. She was an active member of the South Frankfort Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Newcomer�s Club, past president of the Frankfort Younger Women�s Club and served on the Red Cross Board and as a Red Cross volunteer for 24 years. She enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, traveling, attending UK basketball and football games, and spending time with her family. Most important to Mrs. Mitchell was her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her greatest love was her late husband of 63 years, Charles T. Mitchell. She met Mr. Mitchell on a blind date when he was stationed in the Army at Ft. Dix, NJ and from that date on, they enjoyed a life long love affair together. Survivors include many loving friends; two sons: Mark Mitchell (Melody) and Scott Mitchell (Beverly); seven grandchildren; Lindsay Mitchell, Clinton Mitchell, Cain Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Jamey Hinkle (Erin), Stephanie Lester (Jason) and Ali Hinkle; and three great grandchildren; Cate Hinkle, Natalie Hinkle and Hailey Lester. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her son, Craig T. Mitchell. Visitation shall be Thursday March 31, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, 224 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY 40601. A service at the church shall follow visitation. Burial services at the Frankfort Cemetery shall immediately follow the church service. Memorial gifts may be made to the South Frankfort Presbyterian Church Remembrance Trust Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home.

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Jean G. Mitchell

November 10, 1923 - March 27, 2011