Bernice L Mitchener

Matthews: Bernice L. Mitchener, 99, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Crown Pointe, Hartford City. She was born in Matthews the daughter of the late Russell and Mable (Sutton) Smiley. She attended Matthews High School and married Clarence A. "Dutch" Mitchener, on November 5, 1935, in Matthews. Mrs. Mitchener was a lifelong resident of Matthews, until moving to Hartford City, in her later years. She was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, Matthews, where she formerly had been active in the United Methodist Women. She was employed as a cook for 16 years at Matthews Elementary School and she and her husband enjoyed auctions and flea markets. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia (Meredith) Conelley, Ward, AR, Bonnie Slain, Williamsburg, VA, Myla (John) Carpenter, Clever, MO; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dutch, on June 9, 1999, her brother, Calvin Smiley, and a son-in-law, Gerry Slain. Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 36, Matthews, Indiana, 46957, or to Crown Pointe Assisted Living, 100 Independence Parkway, Hartford City, Indiana, 47348.Visitation:5-7 pm, Thursday, September 15, 2016Jones-Smith Funeral Home259 N. Main St.Upland, IndianaFuneral Service:10:00 AM, Friday, September 16, 2016Epworth United Methodist Church105 W. Eighth St.Matthews, IndianaOfficiating:Rev. Jan BunchInterment:Matthews Cemetery Matthews, Indiana Cemetery Details Matthews Cemetery PO Box 61 Matthews Cemetery, IN, 46957 Visitation SEP 15. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Jones-Smith Funeral Home 259 N. Main St. Upland, IN, US, 46989 Funeral Service SEP 16. 10:00 AM Epworth United Methodist Church 105 W. Eighth St. Matthews, IN, US, 46957