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Elizabeth (Saylor) Mitchell

Elizabeth (Saylor) Mitchell, 93, of Van Wert, died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016, at her daughter’s home.

Elizabeth (Saylor) Mitchell
Elizabeth (Saylor) Mitchell

She was born January 17, 1923, in Harrogate, Tennessee, the daughter of Levi and Dora (Daniel) Saylor, who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include three children, Jay (Ellen) Mitchell of Washington, Illinois, Phyllis (John) Wortman of Van Wert, and Jerry (Julie) Mitchell of Dayton; five grandchildren, Troy Mitchell, Jeff Mitchell, Aaron Wortman, Angie Basinger, and Alanna Mitchell; six great-grandchildren, Nolan Mitchell, Jackson Mitchell, Madison Mitchell, Kiley Wortman, Hailey Basinger, and Lauren Basinger; and many nieces and nephews.

Four brothers, Arthur Saylor, Millard Saylor, Elmer Saylor, and Vernon Saylor; a sister, Rachel Middleton; one brother-in-law, Dewey Middleton; and four sisters-in-law, Mary Saylor, Thelma Saylor, Vinie Saylor, and Pearl Saylor, also preceded her in death.

Elizabeth was a retired childcare provider and a wonderful mother. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Van Wert.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Bud Walls officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Community Health Professionals-Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

POSTED: 05/01/16 at 4:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries