Barbara Jean Mullins' Obituary
Barbara Jean Mullins, 88, of Decatur, IL passed away August 8, 2018 at Heritage Health Care Center in Mt. Zion, IL.
Barbara was born March 9, 1930 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Eldon and Opal (Rankin) Miller. She married Thomas “Moon” Mullins on May 14, 1948 in Decatur, IL and he passed away November 2, 2007.
Barbara operated Back Porch Country with her husband, where she made and sold many crafts. She was a member of First General Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking and decorating beautiful cakes, was an avid reader and was a very accomplished embroiderer and painter of crafts.
Surviving are her children, Patricia Hood (Charlie) of Decatur, IL, Sharon Pfeiffer (William) of Mt. Zion, IL, Mike Mullins (Bonnie) of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Stacey Craig, April Eustice, Travis Hood (Staci), Alicia Maxedon, Eric Pfeiffer (Jessica), Courtney Kennedy (Doug), Tiffany Douglass (Michael); 17 grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, August 10, 2018 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, August 10, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: First General Baptist Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be left to Barbara’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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