Frances Shockley Mitchell

September 7, 1924 - May 17, 2018

Frances Shockley Mitchell, 93, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home with her children by her side. She was born on September 7, 1924 in Snow Hill, a daughter of the late Walter and Naomi (Figgs) Shockley. Frances enjoyed staying at home and raising her family but also had fond memories of working on the farm with her late husband and tending to the family produce stand on Johnson Road. She loved working in her garden and growing vegetables that she would can or freeze. She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed cooking meals for family and friends. Mrs. Mitchell will be remembered for hosting hunting parties at the farm and looked forward to feeding the guys after a long day of hunting. Going back to her Snow Hill roots, she loved to attend Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. Playing cards with her friends was also a favorite hobby. She is survived by her children, Nancy Shields and her husband Tom of Del Rio, TX, Judy M. Taylor of Laurel, Roger Lee Mitchell and his wife Susan of Salisbury, and Brenda Seaton of Salisbury; grandchildren, Robert Edward Lewis, Debbie Leigh Lewis, Philip A. Taylor, Jr., Gail Lynn Charnick, Erin Frances Shockley, and Ingrid Marie Peterson; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved cat, “CC.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert Lee Mitchell; and her siblings, John, James, and Luke Shockley, Ethel Watson, Katie McGrath, Mildred Pusey, Marg Twigg, and Louise Pusey. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful caregivers and special nurses from Coastal Hospice who helped with Mrs. Mitchell’s care. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Short Funeral Home, 13 East Grove Street in Delmar, DE. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at Mitchell Cemetery, 4241 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland. In memory of Mrs. Mitchell, contributions may be sent to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802 the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org or to Women Supporting Women by visiting www.womensupportingwomen.org. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home of Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.