Mary Catherine Mitchell, age 81, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born on March 13, 1943, in Arbovale, WV, the daughter of the late Alston "Mose" and Marvel (Simmons) Eye. Mary was twice married and preceded in death by her husbands, Orlando Wimer, Sr. (father of her children) and Elmer Mitchell.

Mary attended Pendleton County Schools and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She had worked at Hanover Shoe Company for 10 years and she was a former member of the Pendleton Moose Lodge #769. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. She was very talented at coloring and enjoyed displaying her artwork.

Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory: 2 children, Sandra Lynn Nelson (Shannon) of Grottoes, VA and Tim Wimer (Linda) of Franklin, WV; siblings, Ann Hartman of Franklin, WV and Sterling Harold Phares of Florida; 6 grandchildren, Brandon Wimer, David Wimer, Allison Darko, Martina Malack, Tylen Wimer, and Devin Wimer; and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by: a son, Orlando Shay Wimer, Jr.; 2 sisters, Virginia Case, Dessie Horner; and 7 brothers, Arvil Phares, Woodrow Phares, Wilson Phares, Dick Phares, Loye Phares, Allen Eye, and Daniel Eye.

In honoring Mary's wishes, her body has been cremated. Her family will receive friends on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 1-2 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral hcme chapel with Pastor David Morris officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin. Memorials may be made to any Pendleton County Volunteer Rescue Squad. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.