Carol Mitchell

July 22, 1935 - May 27, 2021

Carol Mitchell, 85, died on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on July 22, 1935, to the late Everett William and Pauline C. Hayes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mitchell, and her brother, Daniel Hayes. She was also preceded in death by her first husband John D. Roman and her eldest daughter, Linda Roman-Bland. Carol is survived by her daughter, Jill Lord (Bill) and their three children Megan Reavis (Colby), Rebecca, and Jamie. She is also survived by her son-in-law Jeffry Bland (Wendy) and their three children, Abby, Emily Field (Calvin), and Jonathan, and her great granddaughter, Madeline. Carol enjoyed singing in her Presbyterian church choir in St. Louis, Mo. before moving to the Charlotte area in 2015. Carol was a teacher then a pre-school teacher. Upon retirement she volunteered as a tutor for over 20 years and volunteered at the St. Louis Science Center. She enjoyed playing bridge, meeting with her adult sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, and laughing with friends. Carol will be buried next to her daughter in Gorham, Maine. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite organization in Carol’s memory. James Funeral Home of Huntersville, NC is serving the family of Mrs. Mitchell and online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.