Karen (Jolley) Mitchell, 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.  She was born 11/5/1049 in Elyria, Ohio, and was a 1958 graduate of EHS.  She worked in the ER at Elyria Memorial Hospital for over 27 years.  She loved spending with her family and working in her gardens with her rescue dogs.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Thomas Mitchell, her five children, Timothy (Laurie) Mitchell of Avon Lake, James (JoAnn Kupiec) Mitchell of Chicapee, Mass, Kelly (Steve) Karels of Batavia, Illinois, John (Jenn) Mitchell of Grafton and Kerry (Frank) Feniello of Columbia Station; thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brother, Earl (Janis) Jolley; sisters, Cheryl (Mike) Fenik of Wellington and Diane (Bob) Krugman of Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Elvera Jolley, daughter, Ann, brother, Ronald Jolley; and granddaughter, Ashley Mitchell.

Visitation will be held on Sat., June 17, 2023 from Noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. at Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria, Ohio, Pastor Arik Borstad from Community of Faith UCC will officiate.  A private burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park will be hld at a later date.

Contributions in Karen's name can be sent to the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland.

Online condolences may be made at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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