Verna Nelson Mitchell

VERNA MITCHELL SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Verna Rose Nelson Mitchell, 86, of Shelley, died August 14, 2006, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born December 3, 1919, at Basalt to Edward Nelson and Ruby Johnson Nelson. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Firth High School. On June 1, 1937, she married Floyd Mitchell in Shelley. He preceded her in death on June 30, 1987. She was a mother and homemaker and also worked and retired from R.T. French/Pillsbury Company in Shelley. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she had served in the Relief Society organization. Verna loved dancing and fishing. Survivors are: Son: Skip (Sherri) Mitchell, Las Vegas Daughter: LaNae (Edward) Parsons, Idaho Falls Daughter: Ann (Edward) West, Idaho Falls Sister: Ruby Nelson, Idaho Falls 21 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, and 10 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, a sister, two twin sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Basalt Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Jennifer Cannon We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We loved your mother. She was always a wonderful neighbor and made time to take an interest in our family and what we were doing (Our boys loved to get candy out of Verna's candy dish). She was a great lady and always expressed a deep love for her family. She will be missed.