Judith K. Mitchell

March 18, 2018

Judith K. (Bangert) Mitchell, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in California, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Athel and Maxine E. (Tising) Bangert. She was happily married for over 50 years to John B. Mitchell. Judy was a loving mother and grandmother as well as being a very special friend to all. She will be greatly missed.

Judy called Missouri home, but moved frequently as the daughter of a career Army officer. For her undergraduate work, Judy attended Randolph-Macon College and the University of Geneva, Switzerland. She went on to graduate from the University of Missouri with a Masters in French Education. She traveled extensively, enjoyed painting, the arts, quilting, gardening and the piano. She served others as a dedicated volunteer in schools and numerous organizations. As a long time member of Highland Presbyterian Church, she was an ordained elder, worked on various groups including, Presbyterian Women, Highland Quilters, Mary Martha Bible Study Group and Christian Education.

In addition to her husband, John, Judy is survived by her children: Dan Mitchell (Karen) of Lancaster, Diane Harris of Lititz; her 2 grandchildren: Wyatt Mitchell and Michael Harris; her brother, Jack Bangert (Jeanne) of Kansas City, KS.; her nieces and nephews: Jill Scott, David Bangert, Paige Atkins and Michael Bangert as well as numerous cousins.

A Memorial Service will be at 10AM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Moravian Manor Benevolent Fund, Moravian Manor Campus, 300 West Lemon Street, Lititz, PA 17543.