Jill Denise Mitchen, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 28, 1963 a daughter of the late Jimmy Bennett and Peggy Sterne Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Russell Mitchen; father-in-law, Bobbie Mitchen and brother-in-law, Ronald Rood. She is survived by her sons, Jonathan Shields, Timothy Mitchen; step-sons, Tommy Mitchen, Frank Mitchen; step-daughter, Candice Shields; three grandchildren, Paxton Shields, Cataleya Shields, Axl-Adam Shields; very special caregiver her mother-in-law, Juanita Mitchen; sister-in-law, Becky Harrison (Daniel); brothers-in-law, Robert Mitchen, Ronnie Mitchen (Stephanie); sister-in-law, Lisa Rood; nieces and nephews, Missy, Emily, Jamie, Nita, Katelin, Leland, Erin (Jared), Hannah (Randall), Adam, Cassie; as well as other special friends. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Sedalia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev Mike Jones officiating. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.