Mitchell, Rena

Rena L. Chandler Mitchell, 85, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday January 8, 2009 at John Randolph Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Vernon Mitchell and her parents, Judge Ayers & Della Tant Chandler. Rena was a charter member of Powers Memorial Baptist church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School and Training Union. She is survived by three sons; Roy Edward Mitchell & wife Carol Nichols of GA., Kim Anthony Mitchell of Hopewell, Wayne Arthur Mitchell of Richmond, daughter; Sheila A. M. Romine & husband, Dr. James Romine, of PA., grandchildren; Arielle Romine Ansay & husband Stephen Ansay of Del., Nyssa Romine, of PA. Andrew Mitchell Romine, of PA., brother; Jack Chandler & wife Eunice of Ga., sister; Ruby Dennison of Oh, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Powers Memorial Baptist Church in Hopewell, Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com