Sunie Wood Mitchell

Sunie Wood Mitchell, age 90 of Glade Hill, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. Born April 27, 1927 in Rocky Mount, she was the daughter of the late George "Lish" Wood and Bertie Rakes Wood. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Elsie Wood Moyer (George "Slim" Moyer), two brothers, Arburn B. Wood (Alice Miles Wood), Buford E. Wood, brothers-in-law Jarvey Mitchell, Jr., Alfred (& Mildred) Mitchell, V. D. Altizer, and Earl Sturgill; and sister-in-law Joy (& Harry) Wiseman, her father and mother-in-law Jarvey and Gladys Mitchell, and nephews, Gene Moyer, Jimmy Wood, Bill Montgomery. Sunie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lax W. Mitchell, Special care givers: Sister-in-law Nancy H. Mitchell, nieces and nephews who were like their own children, Robert "Bobby" Moyer (Faye), Bernice Moyer, Thalia M. Altice (Lloyd), Debbie Montgomery, Beverly & Melvin Horne, Chris Mitchell and Lena Bandy, Gerald & Sandy Mitchell, Mark and Leatha Wiseman, Rick and Leisa Wiseman and Jim & Teresa Nowak. She is also survived by sister-in-law Gloria (Leroy) Moran and numerous other nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank special nurse Linda Murphy for her loving care and compassionate heart. For many years Sunie served as the Secretary to the President of Weaver Mirror Company in Rocky Mount. After retirement, she and her husband owned and operated a framing company, providing beautiful frames and cherished memories for people across Virginia, particularly Franklin County. Sunie was an active member of Crafts United Methodist Church where she has served as Clerk, choir member, fundraiser, kitchen helper, and any other area needed. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 16th at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. A funeral service will be conducted at Flora Chapel, 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 17th with The Rev B. Sung and The Rev. Dr. Judith Short officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Crafts United Methodist Church, 4367 Webster Road, Glade Hill, Virginia 24092.