Shirley J. Mullins' Obituary
Decatur- Shirley Jean Mullins, 76, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, in Aspen Ridge Care Center with her family by her side.
Services to celebrate Shirley's life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Shirley was born February 27, 1936 the daughter of Andrew and Pauline Mullins. She was previously employed as a care giver in her home.
She leaves behind her children Marilyn Heiser of Decatur, Mary Carlisle of Decatur, and Rick Carr Sr. of Decatur, grandchildren Nicholas Thornell, Christopher Bradham, Rick Carr Jr., Sharon Carr, Jason Williams, Selena Williams, Tony Richard, and Michelle Richard, eighteen great-grandchildren, brother Edward Nagy, sister Linda Sue McQuarters, best friend Freddie Lee Fox, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Jackie, and son Michael.
Special thank you to Aspen Ridge for the wonderful care they showed to our mother especially to Michelle, Melody and the 2nd floor nursing staff.
The family of Shirley Jean Mullins is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at gracelandfairlawn.reachlocal.net.
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