Audrey Elizabeth McCLARY

1921 - 2011  (89 years)

• Name	Audrey Elizabeth McCLARY  [1, 2, 3]
  Birth	28 Nov 1921	Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina
  Gender	Female
  HIST	of Columbia, South Carolina of Abingdon, Virginia at death- she had grandchildren- Ian J. Mitchell of Loudon, N.H., Alexander J. Mitchell of McLean, Virginia, and Guy B. Mitchell Love of Meadowview, Virginia- who are their parents? jkh Audrey Mitchell Print Posted: Saturday, May 7, 2011 6:00 am | Updated: 3:39 pm, Fri May 6, 2011. ABINGDON, Va. - Audrey Elizabeth McClary Mitchell, 89, of Grace Healthcare of Abingdon, died May 5, 2011, after living a full life that did not end when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease but remained vibrant until she left this earth. She has now, in the words of Charles Wesley, "run her course with even joy." Born Nov. 28, 1921, in Kingstree, Audrey grew up in South Carolina in the towns of Greeleyville, Charleston, Blythewood, Toogoodoo and Columbia, graduating from Columbia High School in 1939. She also lived in, among other towns, Annapolis, Md., Chicago, Ill., Norfolk, Va., Sumter, and Wrightsville Beach, N.C. After 1966, Audrey resided in Columbia, relocating to Abingdon in 2005. Audrey attended Columbia College (South Carolina) and Northwestern University (Illinois) prior to completing a course in secretarial training. She worked in offices, including at Shaw Air Force Base, until she married and became a mother in 1954. She was active as a volunteer from World War II, when she trained as a Red Cross volunteer, through her children's schooling. She loved books, concerts, movies, gardening and cats. With her husband, John, she enjoyed Mensa social events and the American Legion. Audrey survived breast cancer twice. At Grace Healthcare of Abingdon, she enjoyed visiting with staff, residents and visitors. Mrs. Mitchell was raised in the Methodist faith, and her favorite hymn was "Forth in Thy Name, Oh Lord." Audrey was predeceased by her parents, Henry Ervin McClary and Ruth Brown McClary; her aunt and caregiver, after the death of her mother, Nell Brown Bannerman; two sisters, Sallie Gordon McClary and Brown McClary Justice; husband, John Andrew Mitchell; and a son, John Henry Mitchell. She is survived by her children, Felicia Mitchell of Meadowview, Va., Charles T. Mitchell of McLean, Va., and G.B. Mitchell of Columbia; daughter-in-law, Elena Kim-Mitchell of McClean; grandchildren, Ian J. Mitchell of Loudon, N.H., Alexander J. Mitchell of McLean and Guy B. Mitchell Love of Meadowview, Va.; many cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends, A.D. Stanley of Abingdon and George D. Long of Columbia; and her extended family at Grace Healthcare. The family is grateful for the many kindnesses of Grace Healthcare of Abingdon and Hospice of Southwest Virginia. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family during its final plans. After a private cremation in Abingdon, Audrey will be buried with her husband at Beaufort National Cemetery, with a memorial also planned for the McClary plot of New Market Cemetery in Greeleyville. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to American Red Cross, Mountain Empire Chapter, 14298 Lee Highway, Bristol VA 24202, or to a charity of your choice. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Audrey Mitchell is being cared for by Farris Cremation and Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700). Posted in Obituaries on Saturday, May 7, 2011  [2, 3, 4]
  _UID	9507CBBC24244F6BAFFA85CBC148CC11045C
  Death	5 May 2011
  Burial	Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort/New Market Cemetery, Greeleyville, South Carolina   [3]
  	Farris Cremation and Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia 24210 (276) 623-2700
  Person ID	I62971	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	18 May 2011

  
  

  Father	Henry Ervin McCLARY   d. Bef 5 May 2011
  Mother	Ruth BROWN   d. Bef 5 May 2011
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  _UID	15751D10F1E0436098D3496FE8A2B1B63F7F
  Family ID	F179433	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	John Andrew MITCHELL,   b. 1923, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 18 Apr 1999, Dorn Veterans Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina (Age 76 years)
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  _UID	7FEBABC5CFF04BFAAB5C8C8174974A165DB4
  Children	1. Charles Talmadge MITCHELL   2. Graeme Bannerman MITCHELL   3. John Claude Harwell MITCHELL   4. Felicia MITCHELL   5. John Henry MITCHELL   d. Bef 18 Apr 1999
  Family ID	F44313	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Mar 2026

  
  

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