Karen Lynne Duckworth Mitchell, age 85 of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia on March 10, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Forde Delance Duckworth and Edith Ann Betz Duckworth. She was dedicated to a life of service by being a Registered Nurse. She worked at the Toccoa Clinic, Habersham Medical Center and retired from Lee Arrendale State Prison.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Eugene Mitchell; brother, Kenton Wayne Duckworth.
Surviving are her husband, Eugene Herbert Mitchell of Cornelia; son, Matthew Scott Mitchell of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Wayne & Lisa Ann Mitchell of Bogart; daughter-in-law, Martha Elizabeth Bush Mitchell; grandchildren, Stephanie Yawn, Ben Smith and Brad Smith.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm, Friday, December 4, 2020, at Yonah Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Habersham County Animal Shelter, 4231 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville, GA 30523.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
