Staria J.Mitchell, of Forest, went to her heavenly home on August 31, 2010 after a seven-year battle with severe health problems. She was the wife of Douglas C. Mitchell for 22 years, whom she married on Valentine’s Day, 1988.
Born Saturday, September 10, 1955, she was raised in Forest, VA, a direct descendant of the “May” family.
Staria spent her adult life in the medical field, first as a registered respiratory therapist until 1984. She returned to Lynchburg College and received her Bachelor of Science in Health Services in 1986. She graduated from Lynchburg College with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 1992 and continued her education at UVA to receive a Master of Science in nursing in 1997.
Including her husband Douglas, she is survived by her loving mother, Patricia L. Weeks; her stepfather, Carlton Wayne Weeks; a nephew, Rodney W. Weeks, Jr.; an aunt, Norma L. Durham; a great aunt, Juanita Burford; and her devoted caretaker, Pat Hargis.
She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, whom she knew as “Mother”, Deria May Lovern; and her two brothers whom she loved dearly, Rodney W. Weeks, Sr. and James L. Williamson.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 4, 2010 in the chapel at Tharp Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Evans officiating. Staria will be entombed in the mausoleum at Virginia Memorial Park following the service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Bedford Humane Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1293, Bedford, VA 24523.
