Louise Hutchins-Mitchell

Mable Louise Hutchins Mitchell Gray, daughter of the late York and Ophelia Eggleston, was born on October 14, 1929 in Meherrin, Virginia. God in His infinite wisdom and love saw fit to relieve Louise of the cares of the world on Wednesday, October 30, 2002.She received her education in the Baltimore School System. Louise was baptized at an early age. In her golden years, she was rebaptized at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church. Louise married the late Ross Hutchins. Out o this union, two children were born: Ross L. Hutchins, who preceded her in death, and Ophelia Jacqueline Ray.Later, she married the late Jesse Mitchell. Out of this union, four children were born: Robert and York Mitchell, who also preceded her in death, Jesse Mitchell and Bridget Chapple.On July 18, 1998, she married James Walter Gray.Louise was a member o the Saint Luke Order o the Eastern Stars No. 28. She retired from Church home and Hospital in 1990 as a Home Health WorkerLouise had a special way about her. She had a beautiful smile and large giving heart. She loved her family deeply, especially the grandchildren.She served on the Senior Choir and nursing unit of the Greater Harvest Baptist Church, Louise loved her church and her Pastor.Louise was a member of the Acorn Block Association and Block Watchers of the City Police Department.She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, James Gray; son, Jesse Mitchell; two daughters, Ophelia J. Ray and Bridget Chapple; four brothers, York, Joseph, George and Robert Eggleston; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, twenty-two nieces and nephews, three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends. Louise,God gave you to me for awhile. We treated each day as if it was a special day, because we knew not to take for granted one of God’s days. You always gave freely and received gratefully. You filled my life with the finer things, such as love, happiness, understanding and devotion. Love, I’ll deeply miss you, but I know death is a gateway we must all pass through. On our way to a land where all are born anew. You are and always will be in my heart.You Devoted Husband, James

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Louise Hutchins-Mitchell

October 14, 1929 - October 30, 2002