Mitchell, Inez Faye (Neely) 1911-2006

MITCHELL, NEELY, REYNOLDS

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Date: 7/29/2006 at 20:26:51

Inez Faye Mitchell was born March 17, 1911, in rural Marion County, the daughter of William G. and Blanche (Reynolds) Neely.

Inez spent her entire life in Knoxville. She graduated from Knoxville High School and taught country school for a year. She married Frank "Bunk" Mitchell in Newton in June 1930. Inez and her husband ran the Knoxville Café and owned and operated several other businesses during their lives. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 85. Inez cherished her family and was a dedicated wife and mother.

Inez died April 11 at West Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 95.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; brother, Glenn Neely and sister, Effie in infancy.

She is survived by two sons, Dick (Phyllis) of Ankeny and Jim (Chris) of Knoxville; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were April 14 in Knoxville with Terry E. Banker officiating.

Interment was in Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

The Knoxville Journal Express, April 28, 2006