Morris Clay Mitchell Obituary
We announce the death of Morris Clay Mitchell of Newton, North Carolina, born in Alexandria, Virginia, who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 82. Morris will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emmitt Mitchell and Leona Mitchell; his wife Dorothy Mitchell; and his grandson Ethan Gibbs. He is survived by: his children, Glenda Lail (Jeff), Michael Mitchell, Jeffery Mitchell (Amanda) and Deborah Lackey; his grandchildren, Jeff Lail Jr., Tyler Lail, Sunnie Mitchell, Heather Hays, Kayla Mitchell-Goli, Jessica Thomas, Justin Mitchell, Crystal Gibbs, Angel Gibbs, Caitlin Phillips, Danielle Miller, Cameron Swafford, Isaiah Swafford and Richard Sisk (Hannah); and his great grandchildren, Hunter Pennington, Wyatt Thomas, Noah Thomas, Dalton Miller, Jaden Miller, Chloe Mitchell, Jaxon Mitchell, Jonah Mitchell, Arrianna Gross, Allianna Gross, Elijah Barker, Taylen Phillips, Maddox Bodford, Maverick Shook, Joselyn Shook, Lucas Rhoney, Lillian Rhoney, Lincoln Miller, Malachi Swafford, Josiah Swafford, Zachariah Swafford, Aiden Sisk, Skylar Sisk, Landon, Rolan Brittain, Nathan, Ace, Mya and Aniyah.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catawba County Animal Shelter, Carolina Caring or the VA in Morris' name.
