Leah Mullins Obituary
She was born Tuesday, July 10, 1951 in Herrin, a daughter of Woodrow and Martha (Patrick) Yates. She married the love of her life, Paul Lee Mullins in Herrin, on June 16, 1972. He survives her at their home.
She is survived by her loving husband- Paul Lee Mullins of West Frankfort; son- Eric Mullins of Freeman Spur; two granddaughters- Elizabeth Mullins of Marion and Alayna Bloodworth of Vergennes; brother- John (Jessica) Yates; three sisters- Brenda Bailey, Linda (David) Holland, and Cyndi (Martin) Stout; and her sister-in-law- Karla Yates.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers- Carl "Bubby", Joseph, and Glenn Yates, three sisters- Elizabeth Gooden, Glenda (Ronald) Horn, and Martha May (Raymond) Horn, and her brother-in-law- Russell Bailey.
In following Leah's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. While there will not be any formal services at this time, family and friends are encouraged to remember Leah in your own way, reflecting on the moments shared and the impact she had on your life.
Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is honored to have been called to serve the family. For more information, or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.johnsonhughes.com or call 618-942-3102 for more information.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Leah Rae Mullins, please visit our floral store.
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