Essie "Pat" Mitchell

Essie W. “Pat” Mitchell, 89, passed away peacefully February 4, 2014, in the home she made with her daughter, with her family present, and with the excellent supportive care of the staff of Hospice Care of Washington Health System. She was born January 26, 1925, in Washington, daughter of Charles and Elsie Brooks. Essie attended Mt. Morris High School, and was a member of Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church. On May 3, 1947, she married Charles R. Mitchell, who preceded her in death September 13, 1992. Family and friends brought many times of joy to Essie’s life. She attended her grandson Wesley’s reception of the Commanding General’s Award from Army Basic Training, attended her granddaughter Jessica’s graduation with honors from Shadyside School of Nursing, and attended the wedding of her grandson Patrick to Becca, the love of his life. The gift of hospitality was evident in all aspects of Essie’s life as she cooked to feed her family, always found enough beds for visiting guests, and provided seed for feathered friends. Always thinking of others first, she continued to inquire about friend’s and neighbor’s families even as health failed her. Limited mobility in these recent years of life allowed time for a close relationship with “Mrs. Mitchell’s” friend and caregiver MaryJo and “care giving supervisor” WieSue, a pug. Surviving are her daughter Judith of Washington, son Dennis (Patty) of Canonsburg, granddaughter Jessica of Pittsburgh, grandson Wesley of Portland, Maine, grandson Patrick (Becca) of Latrobe and great-grandson Liam of Latrobe. Friends and family will be received on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8th. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Washington Health System, Washington Hospital Foundation, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.