Hilda Cathline Mitchell

March 24, 1935 - March 20, 2021

Hilda Cathline Mitchell, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. She was born on March 24, 1935 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Andrew Lee and Maggie (Clark) Cary. Predeceased by her parents and 10 siblings. When Hilda married John, they moved from Clifton Forge VA. to Dover, Delaware where John was stationed in the Air Force. Then they moved to Arlington, VA. for a short time. From there, they made their home in Manassas, VA. Hilda was a country girl at heart, living in the city. Hilda was a great wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved gardening and could not pass up a good deal. She loved spending time at their Summer home in Shenandoah, VA, where her family visited often. She loved going to the beach and the Dallas Cowboys. She was especially proud of her grandkids. Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, John Edward Mitchell of Manassas, VA; five children: John, Jr. of Manassas, VA; Charles and wife Laurie of Manassas, VA; Mary Hayes and husband Bruce of Catlett, VA; Ken and Moniquea of Bristow, VA; and Patricia of Manassas, VA; one brother: Buddy Cary of Iron Gate, VA; one sister: Marylen Wolfe and husband Roland of Clifton Forge, VA; eight grandchildren: Matt Mitchell, Amanda Hayes, Josh Mitchell, Maverick Mitchell, Amy Hayes, Logan Mitchell, Jack Smith and John Smith. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA at 1:00 PM. Due to COVID restrictions ALL services at the funeral home are by invitation only. Interment will be held at Stonewall Memory Gardens at 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to come to the cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com