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Mavis Doreen Kingdon Cullen

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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

4071 Macon Road

Columbus, Georgia

Mavis Cullen Obituary

Mavis Doreen
Kingdon Cullen
April 21, 1925-
October 17, 2015
Columbus, Georgia- Mavis Doreen Kingdon Cullen, 90, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 am Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1953 Torch Hill Road Columbus, GA 31903, with Father Nick Mansell officiating, interment will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. Rosary to be said Wednesday at 5:00 pm in the Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby with a visitation to follow from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
Mrs. Cullen, daughter to her late parents Nelson Kingdon and Catherine Mabel Morgan, was born April 21, 1925 in Cwmgwrach, Wales, United Kingdom. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, a member of the Theresians and the PCCW. Mrs. Cullen was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, an Army wife, devoted Mommy, Nanny and had a multitude of friends. She was known for her Welsh cakes, was a reserved, proper English lady, who was very proud of her dual citizenship, calling England her home. She will be dearly missed by her family and her daughter, Barbara, who was honored to be her caregiver for the last five years.
Other than her parents, Mrs. Cullen is preceded in death by her husband, (Ret) MSg. John Cullen; son James John Cullen and her five brothers. Survivors include her children Peter N. Cullen of Columbus, Catherine J. Sweeney (Joseph) of Columbus, Michael P. Cullen (Bonnie) of Smiths, AL., Patricia A. Suarez of Columbus, Barbara E. Cullen (Steve) of Columbus, Gerald K. Cullen (Renea) of Centre, AL., and Ila Jean Cullen of Columbus; grandchildren Jay, Brian, Cheryl, Stephen, Heather, Michael, Christopher, Julie, Ashley, Brittany, Amber, Kelly, Amanda and Ricky; thirteen great grandchildren; extended family in England and New York; other relatives and friends.
Online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.

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Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Oct. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Mavis Cullen

18 Entries

cARINWEN Morgan

November 19, 2015

Sincerest condolences. I was sorry to hear of your sad loss. Sincerest wishes to the family at this sad time. CARINWEN MORGAN, PONTYPRIDD, S.WALES.U.K.

Janice Perkins Cullen

November 9, 2015

Mavis/mommy was such a kind and loving person. My family will miss her ... my love and prayers to the Cullen family.

Sandi Voyles

October 23, 2015

So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.

Karen and Pauline Perkins

October 21, 2015

Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. GOD SPEED

Amber Layne

October 21, 2015

May God keep His healing hands over your family during this time. I had the opportunity of getting to know her through her granddaughter Ashley. She was a strong woman and very loving.

God Bless.

natalie Collins-Hamil

October 21, 2015

Sorry to read this. I remember those welsh cakes. Thoughts and prayers during this time.

Susan Turley

October 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sharon Goad McClellan

October 21, 2015

So deeply saddened by your loss. Prayers to all the family. I know she will be greatly missed. May God always have her hand in his, and his hand on all the families shoulders.
Sharon Goad McClellan and family

Sandra Jenkuns Jackson

October 20, 2015

I had so much respect for 'mommy Cullen'.No matter the circumstances, she was Always nice to me.I will never forget her kindness. Please know yout family is in my prayers. God Bless

Nick & Barbara Vogas

October 20, 2015

Never had the pleasure of meeting her but heard a lot of good things about her and the love she had for her family. May she rest in peace and my sincere sympathy for your loss to all her family.

Kevin Quinn

October 20, 2015

Although it's been many years now, I spent many a day at the Cullen home. Mrs. Cullen was a very special woman, and a great mother to all of her children. Thinking of, and praying for, all of you during this difficult time.

Beverly Kennedy Carpenter

October 20, 2015

Mrs. Cullen, another of my childhood memories at OLOL has gone to heaven.God Bless each of her beautiful family during this difficult time. There is no doubt she is among some wonderful friends, my mother included.

PAT WALDROP

October 20, 2015

My love, thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Barbara & Steve, I love you both and am so sorry for the loss of your precious Mother.

October 20, 2015

Cathy,so sorry for your loss. Juanita Griffin

Seletha Crosby

October 20, 2015

When I think of this wonderful lady, my first instinct is to smile as I remember a trip I took with her many years ago. She was in her late 60s or early 70s. She went on a cruise with her daughters and I was with them. I remember going out on a boat ride and being up on the 2nd floor. We were all sitting right by the stairs and whenever someone would start up the stairs, one of the girls with us would shoot them with her water gun. This one set of guys started coming up the stairs and they got blasted with the water gun but by the time they looked up, our friend had put the water gun in Ms. Cullen's lap and they all looked at this sweet little lady and couldn't believe that she shot them with the water gun. It took all we had just to keep a straight face. She was a wonderful, sweet lady who I really enjoyed spending that trip with. Cathy, you and the entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Patty Suarez

October 20, 2015

I will cherish and honor your memory forever. I Love you Mommy.

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