Annie "Ann" Mulkey

Annie "Ann" Alice Mulkey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to one. A cherished member of the Bruce Community Living Center, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on June 22, 1934, in Mississippi, Ann lived a life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to her family and faith. A devoted domestic homemaker, she was the heart of her household, nurturing her eleven children with unwavering love and support.

Ann was a woman of many passions; she loved children and spent countless hours quilting, crafting, and baking delicious meals with love for her family. Her hands were never idle, whether she was crocheting heartfelt gifts for loved ones or sharing her culinary talents. She instilled in her family the values of compassion, creativity, and a strong sense of love for family. 

Above all else Ann's legacy will live on. She was a long standing member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Annie "Ann" was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Mulkey, sons: Tony, Larry Joe, Gary, and Charles Larry, daughter Betty Ellen, grandchildren Eric Cooper and Heather Mulkey, great grandchild Greyson Cross, father Claude Melton, mother Velma Melton, siblings: Jeff, Wilmer, Russell Melton, and Betty Sue Galloway.

Survived by Billy Dean Mulkey (Patty) Asheboro, NC, Sean Mulkey (Sherry) Vardaman, MS, Andy Mulkey (Shone) Calhoun City, MS, Priscilla Murrah (Dean) Nesbit, MS, Sandy Ferguson (Jeff) Bruce, MS, Rita Allen (Terry) Marshall, TX, and daughter in law Rita Ann Mulkey Bruce, MS. 21 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Surving siblings: Robert Melton (Pat) Bruce, MS, Claudine Barnett Coffeeville, MS, Bessie Allen (Vernon) Grenada, MS. All of whom will carry a piece of her loving spirit.

A public viewing will be held on July 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 PM with Bro. Jonathan Hailey officiating. Family, friends, and community members are invited to share their memories and celebrate the wonderful life of Anne. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Antioch Cemetery, where she will join the many loved ones who have gone before her.

As we remember Ann, let us carry forward her spirit of kindness, creativity, and love for one another. Her warmth and laughter will be missed, but her memory will shine brightly in the hearts of those fortunate enough to know her.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Mulkey family during this difficult time of loss.