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Mary Broome Mitchum

December 11, 1936 — September 24, 2024

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Mary NELLE Broome Mitchum, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Nelle was born in Marion, NC on December 11, 1936, in Marion NC to the late Lloyd Broome and Louise McCoy Broome. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vonley Edward Mitchum, a son-in-law, Carlton Wilkerson, a grandson, Matthew Wilkerson, her cousin’s, husband Rev. David Chapman of the Salvation Army.

Nell was the postmaster for the Turnersburg Post office. After retiring, she worked for Lake Norman Realty. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Methodist Church for over 40 years. She loved the church and singing in the choir. She enjoyed gospel music, her cats, and doing crossword and word search puzzles.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Yvonne Mitchum, Denise M. Wilkerson, a grandson, Michael Wilkerson, two brothers, Ray Broome (and wife, Millie), Jerry Broome (and wife, Robbin), cousins, Shirley Chapman, Kenny and Bobbie Briscoe, Judy Parker, and special friends, Pat McIntosh, Diann Eller, and Minnie Safley. She also leaves behind her loving church family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Mt. Sinai EMC with the Rev. Dr. Rick Stackhouse officiating. The family will greet friends from 2:00 to 3:00 prior to the service.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Mt Sinai Evangelical Methodist

306 Fairmount Rd, Statesville, NC 28625

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Celebration of Life

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Mt Sinai Evangelical Methodist

306 Fairmount Rd, Statesville, NC 28625

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