Betty Jane Mitchell

Betty Jane Mitchell, 87, of Henderson, peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 8, 1931, in Henderson, a daughter of the late Jasper Granville Likens and Cecil Irene (Clonch) Likens. Betty was a loving mother, who faithfully attended Silver Memorial Church and was a retired custodian from Mason County Schools. Betty loved her family, attending church and was a prayer warrior to all that she loved and cared for. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas "Pete" Mitchell; a brother, Charles Likens; two sisters, Agnes Conway and Loretta Cook ; and a son-in-law, William "Bill" Moore. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Pete (Sandra) Mitchell of Henderson; four daughters, Carolyn (Robert) Wamsley of Gallipolis Ferry, Mary Jane (Charles) Fisher of Delaware, OH, Gail (Dusty) Chapman of Henderson and Shelia Moore of Henderson. She is also survived and loved dearly by seven grandchildren, Robert "Roby", Betty, Doug, Crystal, Stacy, Dusty and Brandon; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by two sisters, Sherry (Lewis) Williamson of Henderson and Yvonne Leonard of Columbus, OH; and three brothers, Rick (Penny) Likens, of Henderson, Leo (Donna) Likens of Henderson and Russell Likens of Radnor, OH. A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Doug Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at the Lone Oak-Rogers Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.