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Veda Mulkey Obituary

Veda Franklin Mulkey

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Veda Franklin Mulkey will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with the Reverends Jeff White and David Boothe officiating, with family reflections by her daughter, Beth White, and songs to be sung by her grandson, Gary White. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville.

The family asks that friends call after 10:00 a.m. until time of service Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Mulkey, 92, of Alexandria, passed from this life into the presence of her dear Lord, Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Riverside Hospital of Alexandria, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Mulkey was a graduate of Louisiana College in Pineville and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Prior to her marriage to S. M., she worked on the staff of the Louisiana Baptist Convention in the Sunday School Department.

Even in her later years, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria and was instrumental in the success of Home Bound Ministries.

Her husband, Reverend S.M. Mulkey; son, Gary Dawson Mulkey; daughter, Karen Mulkey Bradford; parents, D.C. and Bettye McCann Franklin and brother, Dawson Cleveland Franklin, Jr. precede her in death.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Beth Mulkey White and husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Gary White, Stephen White, Amy White Brown, Aaron Bradford, Nathan Bradford and their dad, Chuck Bradford, as well as a great grandson, Seth Brown.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Jeff White, Gary White, Stephen White, Joseph Brown, Aaron Bradford, Nathan Bradford, and Chuck Bradford.

Memorial may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Homebound Ministries, 5011 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA, 71303

The family would like to express our great love, appreciation, and gratitude to Compassionate Care Hospice, who lovingly ministered to Mrs. Mulkey and her family.

To extend online condolences to the Mulkey family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Town Talk on Jul. 29, 2013.

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Micki Houseman-Barker

August 31, 2013

Our deepest thoughts and prayers for the family. We have such loving memories of the entire family from so many years ago at Far Hills Baptist church. In Christian love- Mickey Houseman and Micki Houseman-Barker

DONALD LONG

August 1, 2013

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS. GOD BLESSYOU. FOR COMFORT; READ FIRST THESSALONIANS 4: 13-18

Madge Mulkey/OLeary

July 31, 2013

It was a real shock to hear about your passing. We in the Mulkey part of the family will miss you. Thanks for being my Aunt and giving us lots of good memories. God Bless you and Beth and Jeff.

Robin Gallent

July 31, 2013

It was a privilege to know her. She was a joy to be around. Always thoughtful and willing to share some jelly bellies ! I admire her greatly for her close walk with Jesus. I look forward to seeing her in heaven.:)

Ron & Cindy Roe

July 30, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thanking God for having known such a woman as Veda. She was a blessing to many. With all our love, Ron and Cindy (Cole)!Roe.

Jerry & Judy

July 29, 2013

Beth & Jeff, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 29, 2013

MRS.VEDA YOU APPRECIATED DOING THE WORK OF THE LORD,GOD WILL WITCH OVER YOU NOW.YOU WILL BE IN A PLACE LIKE HOME IT'S PEACEFUL AND NICE JUST THE WAY YOU LIKE.BLESS THE FAMILY/7/29/13/OUISIANA

July 29, 2013

MRS.VEDA YOU HAVE LIVE ON EARTH FOR 92 YEARS AND THAT'S IS A BLESSING.YOUR WORM SMILE AND KIND HART WILL BE MISS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS TODAY.MRS.VEDA YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED A LOT THOUGHT OUT YOUR LIFE,THINK GOD FOR THAT.MY SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME,FAMILY ALWAYS BE STRONG AND BLESSING WILL GO TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER IN PRAY.MATHEW,ASHLEY,BRYANT LOCKWOOD/7/29/13/WASHINGTON,DC.

July 29, 2013

MRS.VEDA YOU WILL BE MISS GOD NOES THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING,SICK,AND PASSING AWAY.IT MIGHT NOT BE TODAY OR TOMORROW BUT SOON GOD WILL BRING A BETTER DAY FOR EVERY BODY THAT'S FOR SURE.ALWAYS HAVE TRUST IN THE LARD,FAMILY I AM TRULY SORRY TO HERE THAT MRS.VEDA HAS PASS AWAY.LEE'ANN MC'FATHER/7/29/13/FLORIDA

July 29, 2013

mrs.veda and family all of your years you have out standing lady.GOD HAVE GAVE YOU THE GLORY AND WISDOM TO DO SO WELL THOUGHT OUT YOUR LIFE.YOU WILL DEARLY MISS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS.YOU WERE A SPECIAL LADY AND ALWAYS SO KIND AND LOVEING TO ALL PEOPLE.YOU HADE A SWEET SMILE ON YOUR FACE ALL THE TIME,FAMILY YOU HADE A WONDERFUL MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER.SHE CHERISH HER FAMILY TELL THE DAY SHE PASS AWAY,I NO THAT THIS IS A DIFFICULT TIME FOR THE FAMILY GOD HERES YOUR PRAYS,AND UNDER STAND WHEN A DEAR LOVE ONE DIES.MY BLESSING WILL BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.FRAN R.WHITE/729/13/LOUISIANA

July 29, 2013

Thank you Jesus for such a true friend over the years...I love you and thanks for the memories..JEAN YOUNG

Sandra Poole Brooks

July 29, 2013

I can not think of a finer pastor,s wife and mother. My mom and dad were church members at Wardville and Bro. S. M. preached a revival at one of the May the Lord bless this family.churches my husband pastored. I thank the Lord that my path of life crossed theirs.

Starr Griffin

July 29, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss but know you are comforted by the ONE whom hand she now holds.Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Starr & Rodney Griffin.

Kenneth Murrell

July 28, 2013

Veda was truly an inspiration. She took great care of SM and after his homegoing she continued to serve her Lord by serving others. What a wonderful life illustration of a true follower of Christ.

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