Hazel Aneta Stanley Mitchell

Mrs. Hazel Aneta Stanley Mithcell, 89, of Lancaster, widow of Branan Werts Mitchell, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at MUSC-Lancaster. She was born November 22, 1930 in Hampton, SC, a daughter of the late Geddes Eugene Stanley and Hazle Pulaski Stanley. Mrs. Mitchell attended Limestone College, the University of SC and received her Associates Degree from USC-Lancaster. She was a teacher’s assistant with Lancaster County Schools until her retirement. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Mitchell will be held Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 3 p.m. from the graveside at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Steven Pace officiating. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by a daughter, Lezah Mitchell McDuffie of Lancaster; a son, Edward Stanley Mitchell and his wife Anne of Saluda, SC; three grandchildren, Adam, Jarrett and Ryan McDuffie; three great-grandchildren, George, Maverick and Neva; and a sister-in-law, Anne Ella Adams and her husband Dale of Saluda. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Stanley. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church and other times at the home of Mrs. Mitchell. The family wishes to give a special thank you to her caregiver, Debra Cousar. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 3731 Lynwood Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720 or to Lancaster SPCA, P.O. Box 3042, Lancaster, SC 29721. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Mitchell.Read Obituary