Formerly of Andover - Pamela H. (Jones) Mitchell, 78, of No. Andover and former longtime Andover resident, died Friday morning, July 24, at Lawrence General Hospital.

She was born in Syracuse, NY, June 17, 1942, daughter of the late Paul D. and Mildred (Young) Jones.

Educated in the Syracuse school system, Mrs. Mitchell earned her Bachelor Degree from Syracuse University.

She and her late husband moved to Andover in 1970 and, while there, she was a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 10 years.

A lifelong Democrat, Pam Mitchell believed strongly in the right to vote and in making our voices heard. She worked the polls in Andover for every election.

Pam was an avid tennis player. She was a member of DBHTL and spent many wonderful years playing at Cedardale Health and Fitness as well as at the Ipswich Country Club. Mrs. Mitchell was also a volunteer at the Salem Animal Rescue League.

She was the wife of the late Douglas Foster Mitchell who died in 2018 and her survivors include a daughter, Stephanie A. Mitchell of Brooklyn, NY, and a son, Paul J. Mitchell of Rosemont, NJ.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill & Bradford. Contributions in her memory may be made to Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 SARL Dr., Salem, NH 03079, Andover Center for History and Culture, 97 Main St., Andover, MA 01810, Mass Audubon Society, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773, Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity, 60 Island St, 2nd Floor East, Lawrence, MA 01840, or AVIS, PO Box 5097, Andover, MA 01810. To share a memory or for more information please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.