Ardith is preceded in death by parents, Otis & Helen Askren, and her husband Dennis Mitchell.
She is survived by her children, Jeff Prather, Jill "Suzi" Prather, Linda Proud (Timothy). Grandchildren, Angela Candelaria (Dennis), Aaron Proud, Daniel Proud (Jennifer) and Jason Prather.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your favorite animal charity. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the Prather family.