Mary L. Mitchell, age 85, of Cedarville, went Home to be with her Lord early Friday morning, December 30, 2022. She had been a resident of Legacy Village in Xenia. Mary was born December 13, 1937 in Paddlecreek, KY, one of 9 children born to Walter and Winifred (Adams) LeMaster.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son: Rob Mitchell in 1982; a sister: Helen Stephens; brother: Samuel LeMaster; nephews: Craig Stephens and Howie Price; niece; Christi Jacobs and brothers in law, Charlie Riggsby, Karl Stephens, Bill Uhl and Michael Bailey.
She is survived by her husband: Walker H. Mitchell, whom she married September 23, 1961; her daughter: Jill Mitchell-Kinney (Robert) of Cedarville; grandchildren: Nate (Alli); Mitchell (Bekah); Emma; Madeleine and Sam; sisters: Magdaline Riggsby; Betty Uhl; Evelyn (Blan) Mash; Lois (Gary) Jacobs; Joyce Bailey; and Karen Sue (Bruce) Barcelo; sister-in-law: Delora LeMaster; a multitude of nieces, nephews and additional family. Mary is also fortunate to leave behind Hetty and husband, Charles Daugherty, her best friend since the age of five.

Mary graduated from Cedarville High School, Class of 1955. She had worked at Wright Patterson AFB, where she met her husband, Mitch, before working at Cedarville College. She was an active member of Grace Baptist Church. Mary was also an avid bowler, golfer and enjoyed biking. She made many friends at the Xenia Adult Recreation Center, where she played Euchre and participated in other events. She will be remembered by her grandchildren as being the all around BEST Gram, an exceptional cook and baker, and the search will continue for the "secret" ingredients that made "Gram's" taste so good.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Xenia Adult Recreation Center in Mary's memory.

Memorial Service will be held 10 AM Wednesday, January 4 ^th at Grace Baptist Church, 109 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH.  She will be privately interred immediately following the service at North Cemetery.  (Services in care of McColaugh Funeral Home, Xenia.)