Obituary of Joyce Ann Mullen
Joyce Ann Mullen was born on June 28, 1936 in Monroe, Michigan. She was one of six children born from the union of the late Elten and Marion (Hoppert) Kull.
Joyce married the love of her life, Stanley Mullen Sr on February 4, 1956 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Monroe. From this union, came the birth of one son and one daughter. She worked hard to help support her family, spending several years at Micas market, Michigan Bell as an operator and various jobs around Monroe. Most recently she had assisted at the Frenchtown Senior Center as a service worker.
Joyce enjoyed spending time outdoors, she spent countless hours down by the creek; watching the birds and soaking up the sun. She enjoyed taking trips with her family up north to their cabin in Farwell. Joyce loved her family unconditionally and appreciated the priviledge to help raise her grandchildren.
Joyce Ann Mullen, age 81 of Monroe passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, she had been under the care of ProMedica Hospice. In addition to her parents, her passing was preceded by a sister: Anna Marie Russow; an infant brother: Charles Kull; and a grandson: Tyler Duvall.
To cherish her memory, Joyce leaves her beloved husband of sixty-one years: Stanley Mullen Sr.; a son: Stanley (Beth) Mullen Jr. of Monroe; a daughter: Holly (Gerard) Duvall of Monroe; brothers: Lyle (Maxine) Kull of Monroe and Albert (Ann) Kull of Newport; sister: Carol (James) Langton of Frenchtown Township; grandson: Trevor Duvall; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may gather from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 186 Cole Road Monroe, Michigan. A memorial service will follow at 11:00am with Pastor Ross Ulrich officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe, Michigan (734)384-5185.
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