Mitchell , Florence Anita Lester

Florence Anita Lester Mitchell died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2011. Mrs. Mitchell was born July 25, 1919 in Raeford, NC to the late Thomas Lester and the late Nettie Lester. Mrs. Mitchell came to Fairmont in 1940. She taught school for five years where she was affectionally known as “Miss. Lester” by her students. Mrs. Mitchell was a proud Alumni of Mars Hill, Meredith College, and Wake Forest University. Mrs. Mitchell was passionate about her family and her home. She loved wildflowers and was a member of the Bridge Club, Garden Club, and the Sidney Lanier Book Club. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harry Mitchell, son Harry Mitchell II and daughter-in-law Betty, sons Thomas Mitchell, Joseph Mitchell and a daughter Amanda Mitchell, son-in-law Fonnie and grandchildren Will, Jon, and Britt Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by a brother TB Lester. Visitation will be Monday February 21, 2011 from 7-9 PM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel in Fairmont, NC and other times at the home 407 Church St. Fairmont, NC 28340 A graveside service will be held Tuesday February 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont, NC.