Barbara Mitchell

December 30, 1940 - June 8, 2017

Barbara Mitchell, age 76, of Madison Township, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at her home of over 25 years under the care of Geisinger Columbia Montour Hospice. Barbara was born on Dec. 30, 1940, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Leo and Vada (Mitchell) Sowards. Throughout her younger years, Barbara attended Huntington area schools and later graduated from Huntington High School in 1957. On Dec. 30, 1999, Barbara married her loving husband, Michael Mitchell. In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded by brother, Walter Sowards. Survivors include her beloved husband of 17 years, Michael Mitchell; two sons: Michael Riley (Rosalie) of Sterling, Va., and Tim Riley (Carla) of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; grandchildren: Blaine Riley, Jonathon Riley, and Kathryn Michelson (Scott); great-grandsons: Leeland Riley and Cassian Michelson; and a brother, Gary Sowards, and his family of Proctorville, Ohio. She is also survived by Tim Riley’s step-children: Russ, Linda, Jill; and step grandchildren: Ricky, Edward, Joanah, Dalton, and Calvin Bo. Barbara was loved and will be missed by her entire family. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 107 W. Main at Railroad Street, Millville, is honored to be serving the Mitchell family.