Geraldine E. Mitchell, 87, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday evening, March 15, 2020, in Gahanna, at her daughter’s home.
Geraldine was born in Mechanicsburg, on July 23, 1932, to the late William Edgar and Glendora (Dolby) Sanders. She married Milton Roger Mitchell on Nov. 11, 1950, in Richmond, Ind., and he preceded her in death Feb. 19, 2005.She was also preceded in death by a son Philip Mitchell, granddaughter Leslie Mitchell, sister Naomi Jackson and a brother Raymond Sanders.
Geraldine is survived by children: Belinda Mitchell of Bellefontaine, Michele A. (Frank) West of Xenia, Milton A. (Jean) Mitchell of London, Chrystal (Daniel) West of Xenia, Lionel (Tracey) Mitchell of Bellefontaine, and Noelle (Eric) Lee of Gahanna; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Geraldine was a founding member of Christ Our King Church in Bellefontaine.
A private graveside service was held for Geraldine in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Our King Church, 1325 County Road 9, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, or to the Logan County Cancer Society, in care of Mary Rutan Foundation, 205 Palmer Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the staff of Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.