Doris Jean Mullins

Doris Jean Mullins, beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by her family at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, Kentucky. Born on May 28, 1931, in Morningview, Kentucky, to the late William Ransom and Flora Bernetta (Sexton) Morgan, Doris Jean filled the lives of many with her unwavering faith, infectious smile, and a heart that radiated warmth.

Doris Jean dedicated her life to her family and her community, proudly owning the Southside Market and the Mullins Wash-n-Dry Laundromats in Butler and Falmouth. She had a deep love and devotion to her children and grandchildren, who were the proudest accomplishment of her life.

Beyond her business endeavors, Doris Jean was a self-taught musician who found joy in playing the piano. For many years, she served as the pianist at both Blanket Creek Baptist Church and Demossville Baptist Church, sharing her musical gift and deep faith with congregations that felt truly blessed by her presence. The notes she played brought comfort and joy to those who heard them.

Her faith in Jesus was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her interactions with others. Doris Jean was always willing to share her beliefs and extend her kindness to everyone she met, spreading a message of hope and encouragement with her smile. Even in her final days, she made sure to tell others that "she was a Christian and believed in Jesus."

Doris Jean is survived by her loving children: Regina (Lonnie) Gregg, Daryl (Sheila) Mullins, and Bill (Nancy) Mullins. She held a special place in her heart for her daughter-in-law Connie Mullins and her son-in-law Bill Brown. Her legacy continues through her 12 grandchildren: Shannon (Jenni) Gregg, Jason (Ruth) Gregg, Brandon (Christina) Gregg, Trey (Ashley) Mullins, Brent (Luong Lai) Mullins, Ed (Valerie Babin) Brown, Samantha Brown, Jessica (Jason) Musto, Brett (Mallory) Mullins, Tricia (Josh) Riley, Donna (Rubel) Mullins Gonzales, and by adoption, Nancy Sue Shoemaker. Doris Jean was also a proud grandmother to 22 great-grandchildren, each one carrying a piece of her love.

Doris Jean joins her late husband, Gene Mullins, Sr., and their children, Renee Brown and Gene Mullins, Jr., as well as her granddaughter, Jeanna Sue Mullins, in her eternal home. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Otis Arville Morgan and Hurshell Aldon Morgan.

Her memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those she touched with her kindness and grace. Friends are invited to celebrate Doris Jean's life during visitation on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler, Kentucky. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, also at Peoples Funeral Home, where family and friends can come together to honor a woman whose life was a beautiful melody of love, faith, and family. Interment at Gardnersville Cemetery, Demossville, Kentucky. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Soap and Sobriety, Inc., a newly formed non profit that provides toiletries and sundry items to persons in addiction recovery centers (application for 501c3 status in process), c/o Nancy Mullins, 536 Maher Road, Walton KY 41094 or to the River Valley Nursing Home Activity Fund, 305 Taylor Street, Butler, KY 41006.