Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell Obituary Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell March 28, 1963 － November 16, 2023 Franklin － Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell, 60, passed away November 16, 2023 in her home with her family by her side after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Born in Virginia Beach, she was a daughter of the late Ernesto Beltrami, Sr. and Mary LaVonne Sharkey Beltrami. Rita was also predeceased by her first husband, Bruce Reinhardt Jones; a sister, Theresa Henderson; four nephews, Jack Crabtree, Eric Henderson, Jeffrey Crabtree, and Michael Beltrami; her mother-in-law, Arlene Mitchell; and her father-in-law, Lawrence Jones. Rita was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School and received an Associate‚Äôs Degree from Chowan College. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Robert Walter "Bobby" Mitchell; a son, Bruce Lawrence Jones (Rachel) of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Marjorie Jones of Roanoke and Kelly Thompson; a step-son, Jeremy Mitchell (Ashley) of Norfolk; three sisters, Barbara Belanger (Richard) of Nashua, NH, Louisa Crabtree (Harold) of Obetz, OH, and Laura Wagner (Joe) of Franklin; five brothers, Ernie Beltrami (Rita) of Franklin, Jimmy Beltrami (Joan) of Franklin, Robert Beltrami of Franklin, Mark Beltrami (Michelle) of Chesterfield, and Joey Beltrami (Shannon) of Franklin; two grandchildren, Eliza Mae Jones and Evangeline Marie Jones, the lights of her life; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Henderson; her first mother-in-law, Mae Jones of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks is given to her sister Laura － she was Rita‚Äôs best friend, Sissy, and often mistaken as her twin. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM Saturday, November 25, 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Emmanuel Mensah officiating. Burial will follow in Beltrami Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Friday, November 24, 2023 in the funeral home where prayers will be offered at 6:30 p.m. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children‚Äôs Research Hospital (800-608-3023). Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Nov. 17, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Rita-Mitchell 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/rita-beltrami-jones-mitchell-obituary?id=53613914 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell, 60, passed away on 16 November 2023 after battling cancer. Born on 28 March 1963 in Virginia Beach, she was a Franklin High School graduate and Chowan College alumna. Rita was survived by her husband, children, siblings, grandchildren, and extended family. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Funeral Mass was held at 11 AM on 25 November 2023 at St. Jude Catholic Church, officiated by Father Emmanuel Mensah. Burial followed in Beltrami Family Cemetery. The family received friends on 24 November 2023 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home, with prayers at 6:30 PM. ### The Edited Obituary Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell Obituary Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell 28 March 1963 - 16 November 2023 Franklin - Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell, 60, passed away 16 November 2023 in her home with her family by her side after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Born in Virginia Beach, she was a daughter of the late Ernesto Beltrami, Sr. and Mary LaVonne Sharkey Beltrami. Rita was also predeceased by her first husband, Bruce Reinhardt Jones; a sister, Theresa Henderson; four nephews, Jack Crabtree, Eric Henderson, Jeffrey Crabtree, and Michael Beltrami; her mother-in-law, Arlene Mitchell; and her father-in-law, Lawrence Jones. Rita was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School and received an Associates Degree from Chowan College. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Robert Walter "Bobby" Mitchell; a son, Bruce Lawrence Jones (Rachel) of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Marjorie Jones of Roanoke and Kelly Thompson; a stepson, Jeremy Mitchell (Ashley) of Norfolk; three sisters, Barbara Belanger (Richard) of Nashua, NH, Louisa Crabtree (Harold) of Obetz, OH, and Laura Wagner (Joe) of Franklin; five brothers, Ernie Beltrami (Rita) of Franklin, Jimmy Beltrami (Joan) of Franklin, Robert Beltrami of Franklin, Mark Beltrami (Michelle) of Chesterfield, and Joey Beltrami (Shannon) of Franklin; two grandchildren, Eliza Mae Jones and Evangeline Marie Jones, the lights of her life; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Henderson; her first mother-in-law, Mae Jones of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks is given to her sister Laura - she was Rita's best friend, Sissy, and often mistaken as her twin. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Saturday, 25 November 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Emmanuel Mensah officiating. Burial will follow in Beltrami Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, 24 November 2023 in the funeral home where prayers will be offered at 6:30 p.m. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (800-608-3023). ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell | |---------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 60 | | Birth | 28 March 1963; Virginia Beach | | Death | 16 November 2023; Franklin (home) | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------| | Rita Beltrami Jones Mitchell | Decedent | Franklin | | Robert Walter Bobby Mitchell | Spouse | Unknown | | Bruce Lawrence Jones | Child | Virginia Beach | | Marjorie Jones | Child | Roanoke | | Kelly Thompson | Child | Unknown | | Jeremy Mitchell | Stepchild | Norfolk | | Eliza Mae Jones | Grandchild | Unknown | | Evangeline Marie Jones | Grandchild | Unknown | | Barbara Belanger | Sibling | Nashua, NH | | Louisa Crabtree | Sibling | Obetz, OH | | Laura Wagner | Sibling | Franklin | | Ernie Beltrami | Sibling | Franklin | | Jimmy Beltrami | Sibling | Franklin | | Robert Beltrami | Sibling | Franklin | | Mark Beltrami | Sibling | Chesterfield | | Joey Beltrami | Sibling | Franklin | | Jimmy Henderson | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Mae Jones | Former Mother-in-law | Roanoke | | Ernesto Beltrami, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mary LaVonne Sharkey Beltrami | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Bruce Reinhardt Jones | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Theresa Henderson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Arlene Mitchell | Predeceased Mother-in-law | -- | | Lawrence Jones | Predeceased Father-in-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Rita was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School. 2. She received an Associates Degree from Chowan College. 3. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. 4. Rita passed away after a two and a half year battle with cancer. 5. She died in her home with her family by her side. 6. The family suggested memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.