Velma Mitchell, 84, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. She was born on October 13, 1938, to Elmer Thorn and Josephine “Sloniker” Thorn in Carthage. Velma was a lifetime resident of Carthage. She drove a school bus for Carthage R-9 for 21 years and attended the Bethany Baptist Church. She was a devout Christian and loved going to church.
Velma was united in marriage to Bob Mitchell on July 3, 1955, in Reeds, Missouri; he preceded her in death on April 10, 2002.
She is survived by two daughters Debbie Thomas of Carthage, Ginger Teed (Jonathan) of Sarcoxie; three sisters, Lily Tatum of Carthage, Sue Carr (Charles) of Joplin, and Bernice Lynch (John) of Carthage; one brother, Elmer Thorn (Mary) of Carthage; one sister-in-law, Cynthia Thorn of Carthage; three grandchildren, Joe Thomas (Heather) of Carthage, T.J. Teed (Missy) of Carthage, and Katie Wommack (Nick) of Avilla; nine great grandchildren, Justin, Trenton, Jaxon, Emily, Abby, Merick, Kaitlyn, Lainey, and Tyler; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Mitchell; her daughter Peggy Mitchell; her parents, Elmer and Josephine Thorn; two sisters, Mary Smith and Violet Stark; and one brother, Ervin Thorn.
There will be a funeral service for Velma at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri. A visitation will be held the evening before from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Ulmer Funeral Home. The burial will be at Jasper School Cemetery in Carthage, following the service.
Condolences may be made online at www.ulmerfh.com.
Any contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Miracle Network, in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
