Carol Maretta (Lloyd) Mitchell

With gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we remember Carol, whose presence brought warmth, strength, and quiet grace into the lives of all who knew her.

She was the heart of her family—a steady, loving force, who gave endlessly of herself. Whether through her comforting words or the thoughtful ways she showed she cared, she made people feel cherished. Her love was not loud, but it was constant, unwavering, and deeply felt.

Born and raised in Brackenridge, she graduated from Har-Brack High School (now Highlands) and St Margaret Memorial Hospital Nursing School (now UPMC - St Margaret), where she met the love of her life, The Rev Robert L Mitchell, when he was a cardiac patient, and she was his nurse.  They were married for 25 years to the day, when he predeceased her on August 17, 1993.  

She is survived by her loving family, including two daughters Michelle (Keith) Johnston of Ben Avon and Leslie Mitchell of Seven Fields; two grandsons Robert (Katie Rose Kenawell) Johnston of Shadyside, and Ryan (Gwendolyn Viles) Johnston of Polish Hill; and was eagerly anticipating the birth of her first great-grandchild in August of this year.   She is also survived by her siblings Georgetta (Clarence) Dwyer and James (Alice) Lloyd of Lower Burrell, Thomas (Pamela) Lloyd of Huntsville, AL, and George (Patricia) Lloyd of Sparta, NJ, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.    

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents George and Nellie Lloyd, and her oldest sister Dolores Ambroziak.

Carol had a gift for finding beauty in ordinary moments. She taught those around her how to live with kindness, patience, and resilience. Through life’s joys and hardships alike, she carried herself with dignity and compassion, leaving behind a quiet legacy of strength.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and her greatest pride was the family she nurtured and loved so fiercely. Her wisdom, values, and spirit live on.  Though our hearts ache in her absence, we are forever grateful for the time we shared. The lessons she taught, the love she gave, and the memories she created will continue to guide and comfort us.  She is deeply missed, endlessly loved, and will remain with us—in every act of kindness, every moment of courage, and every memory that makes us smile through tears.

Rest peacefully, Carol, among the angels who watched over you in life.  Your love is still our light.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St Margaret Foundation, 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15215, or Sheldon Calvary Camp, 4411 Lake Road, Conneaut, OH 44030.  Friends will be received from 3-7:00pm on Thursday, May 7th at  O'Brien's Funeral Home, 3724 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.  

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