Mozelle Witcher

Mozelle Alice Witcher was born on January 5, 1921, to 

the union of the late Elijah and Exie Witcher in Penhook, Virginia. 

Mozelle received her education in the Franklin County Public 

Schools. She professed her faith in Christ and joined Greater Mt. 

Parrish Missionary Baptist Church in Penhook, Virginia at an early 

age. She remained a faithful and dedicated member until her health 

declined, participating in the choir, Sunday School and the Culinary 

Committee.

Mozelle, who cherished her roles as a loving wife, mother, and 

grandmother, had a passion for gardening, flowers and canning. 

She had a generous spirit and often welcomed visitors into her 

home, ensuring that everyone was well-fed. Mozelle consistently 

demonstrated unwavering love and affection towards all individuals 

in her life, showing unconditional love to her family, including her 

children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her nieces and 

nephews were equally cherished and she delighted in the special bond 

she shared with her “bag lady” and “butternut” niece, as well as a greatgrandchild. who thoughtfully reminded her of daily necessities such 

as milk, juice, water and coffee. As Mozelle humorously referenced, 

“Everyone Loves Raymond.”

In addition to her parents, Mozelle was preceded in death by her 

husband, Connie William Witcher; three sons, Otis (Caretha) 

Witcher, Melvin (Buddy) Witcher and Jackie Witcher; one grandson, 

Albert Campbell; four brothers, Melvin Witcher, Alvesta Witcher, 

Luther Witcher and Willie Witcher; and five sisters, Eleanor Muse, 

Beatrice Witcher, Mattie Lemon, Bessie Cobbs and Yvonne Dennis.

She is survived by one son, Jerry (Lenora) Witcher of Penhook, 

Virginia; seven daughters, Edna Campbell, Erma Wade, Cecelia 

McGhee, Alma (Zebedee) Cook, Connie (James) Waddy, Linda 

(Byron) Witcher and Cecile (Nelson) Moore, all of Penhook, 

Virginia; three brothers, Thelman Witcher of Salem, Virginia, 

Buddy Witcher of Jacksonville,North Carolina, and Bobby Witcher 

of Penhook, Virginia; three sisters, Ola Holland of Rocky Mount, 

Virginia, Juanita James of Penhook and Sandra Preston of Boones 

Mill, Virginia; one sister-in-law, Diane Witcher of Columbus, Ohio; 

one former daughter-in-law, Juanita Witcher of Rocky Mount; twenty 

grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; seven great-greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-great-grandchildren.

Special extended family members include Herbert Townes, Sandra 

Powell and Gloria Frances, who have always been considered her 

adopted children. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, 

cousins and friends