Carolyn Mitchell

Mrs. Carolyn Mitchell of Aberdeen, MD, passed away peacefully at home early Wednesday, October 24. Carolyn was born December 23, 1934 to Earle and Irene Gosweiler of Aberdeen. Carolyn attended Aberdeen High School and Towson Teachers College. She later taught at Churchville Elementary School. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and will be remembered as a long time Sunday School teacher and for playing Sunday School piano. She served as a W.E.L.C.A. Board member and a Sunshine representative, sending hundreds of encouraging cards to shut-ins over the years. She enjoyed coordinating monthly Lutheran Eating Out luncheons, playing bridge and traveling. Carolyn was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband John S. Mitchell Jr. She is survived by her son Bruce Mitchell, daughter-in-law Elizabeth and her granddaughter Lila Mitchell of Chula Vista, CA. Visitation will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 201 Mt. Royal Avenue in Aberdeen on Monday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by a traditional service. Procession to Grove Cemetery on Old Post Road will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church