Janet Cook Mitchell, 91, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Born July 28, 1934, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, she was a 1956 graduate of Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Delaino Mitchell. She is survived by her daughters, Kerry Trice (Kevin) and Jana Wallace (Dave), and her step-grandson, Jeremy Wallace.
Janet retired in 2000 from Fairfax County Public Schools after a dedicated career as a librarian and teacher. She found joy in her grand dogs, reading and spending time with family.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 3pm to 5pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be private in Quantico National Cemetery.