Harriet "Sherry" Mitchell

Harriet Ann “Sherry” (Hall) Mitchell Sherry Mitchell, Age 84, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Pinch, West Virginia, peacefully departed this life and went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026, at The Pines of Sarasota, Florida, after a long, courageous battle with dementia. She loved her family and spending time with them, especially her three great- grandchildren. Sherry was involved with her church in earlier years and after the death of her son, Ronnie, in 1994, she became involved with Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) becoming a contact person for her local community. She and her husband, Murl, attended many meetings, trials, memorials and conferences, helping others that had been affected by the unlawful killing of a loved one. She and her husband, Murl, were awarded the 1998 Crime Victims’ Rights Week Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service on Behalf of Crime Victims. In 2002, Sherry was awarded the POMC Lisa Hullinger Memorial Award for outstanding service with crime victims. They both also became involved with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) after meeting a parent who lost a daughter to a drunk driver. They attended DUI checkpoints in the area and fed the officers that worked that night, as well as attending conferences, where Sherry was awarded the 100+ Victim Services Award in 2002. Sherry and Murl also volunteered with the Booker High School Marching Band, the Whirlwind Brigade where they were awarded a plaque for 6 years of volunteering. Sherry was very involved with her High School class from Elkview High School in West Virginia, where they would have reunions almost every year. She planned and participated in setting up the reunions along with a core group of great friends. It was a special time to attend one of these reunions. Sherry is preceded in death by her Son, Ronnie C. Mitchell of Sarasota, FL; Parents, Milton “Crow” and Anna “Dubby” Hall, of Pinch, WV; Brothers, Paul D. Hall of Mims, FL; David B. Hall, of Vero Beach, FL, both formerly from WV; Nephews, David S. Hall of Pinch, WV; Steve Hall of Mims, FL; Denny Mitchell of Pinch, WV; Niece Carol Bradshaw of El Paso, TX; Special Cousin, Mary Lou Walker of Charleston, WV; Special Brother-in-Law, Leo Elkins, of Pinch, WV. She was also preceded in death by Sister-in-Law Mary F. Mitchell; Brother and Sister-in-Law, Buck and Evelyn Mitchell, Brother and Sister-in-Law Bobby Joe and Cleo Mitchell, Brother and Sister-in-Law, Frank and Mary Mitchell; as well as Great Niece Carrie Postalwait. As noted above, Sherry was blessed to be loved by a very large and caring family. She is survived by her Husband, Murl Mitchell of Sarasota, FL; Son, Doug Mitchell of Sarasota; Daugher Judy Newhouse (Bill) of Sarasota, FL; Grandchildren, Andrea Reynolds (Greg) of Okahumpka, FL, Cameron (Allison) Newhouse of Sarasota, FL; Great-Grandchildren, Luke and Tucker Newhouse of Sarasota, FL and Lily Reynolds of Okahumpka, FL; Sisters, Martha (Larry) Smith of Eleanor, WV and Cathy Elkins of Pinch, WV; Brother and Sister-in-Law Cliff and Kay Mitchell of Charleston, WV, along with numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews. A small service will be held in Sarasota, FL, at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Gendron Funeral Home, 135 North Lime Avenue, with Larry Bianchi performing the ceremony. Visitation will be from 6:00 -7:00 pm prior to the ceremony at Gendron Funeral Home. In honor of Sherry’s favorite color, we are asking that everyone wear some form of purple. Sherry will then be flown home to Elkview WV, with a service at Hafer Funeral Home, to be determined, with Doug Hanshew, Pastor Doug Edens and Pastor Kathy Jo Mitchell officiating. Family and Friends may speak briefly as well. Music will be provided by Terri Hanshew. Again, because of her love for everything purple, we are asking everyone to wear some form of the color in her honor. Burial will follow at Elk Hills Memorial Park in Big Chimney, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the following organizations: Parents of Murdered Children - POMC.org; Alzheimer’s Assocation – donorservices.alz.org; The Pines of Sarasota – pinesfoundation.org; or Tidewell Hospice - TidewellFoundation.org. We would like to thank all those who cared for her at The Pines of Sarasota, her doctors and nurses, and Tidewell Hospice for keeping her as comfortable as possible during her final days. Online condolences may be sent to www.gendronfuneralhome.com or www.haferfuneralhome.net Arrangements are in the care of Gendron Funeral Home, 135 North Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237 and Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, WV 25071.

Harriet "Sherry" Mitchell

February 21, 1942 - August 21, 2026