Minnie L. Mitchell, 86

Minnie L. Mitchell, 86, of Hendersonville went to be with Jesus on Thursday evening, July 10, 2008, at Mountain Home Health and Rehab following a lengthy illness.

A native of Belton, S.C., she had resided in Henderson County for one year. She was the daughter of the late John M. and Ina Chasteen Kelly. She was cared for by her granddaughter, Christi Ballard, for the past year and was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by her husband, Elmer Mitchell of Piedmont, S.C.; one son, Randy Knight of Piedmont, S.C.; one daughter, Lynn Jackson of Easley, S.C.; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date by the family. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.