Laura Ann Mitchum
November 12, 1940 — August 24, 2023
Laura A. Mitchum, 82, of Reddick, Florida passed away on August 24, 2023.
She was born in Gainesville, Georgia, and at the age of ten Ann moved to Leesburg, Florida. Ann graduated from Leesburg High School in 1958. After graduating she worked at the Woolsworth lunch counter, she also worked making thermometers. In 1964 she met the love of her life Pat Mitchum and they married in December 1964.
The happy couple moved to Marion County, where they found their forever home in the town of Reddick. Ann and Pat were deeply rooted in stock car racing and they both served as Nascar officials in the late 60’s early 70’s. After many years of praying Ann gave birth to her only child Patricia Ann in 1979.
Laura enjoyed 34 years of marriage with Pat until his untimely passing in 1997. Before having her own daughter, Ann helped to raise nieces and nephews. She also opened her home to her sister in law. Laura helped to mold several people into who they are today. Laura found a new purpose in life after losing Pat when she was blessed with two granddaughters Emily and Katie Ann. She is also expecting her first great grandchild in a few months.
Ann had many careers over the years including seamstress, crossing guard, everyone’s favorite girl scout leader, and in 2008 she retired as a lunch lady at North Marion Middle school.
Laura is preceeded in death by her husband Pat T. Mitchum, both her parents Holzey and Pearl Brooks, and sisters June Adams and Janie Willis. She leaves behind to cherish her memory
daughter Patricia (Ronnie) Curd of Reddick, Florida, granddaughters Emily and Katie Ann Curd of Reddick, one great grand due in March 2024.