Joyce Dotson Mullen

Joyce Mullen Obituary

JOYCE DOTSON
MULLEN, 78
Bookkeeper

LAKELAND - Joyce Dotson Mullen, 78, died May 15, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center due to heart failure.
Mrs. Mullen was born in Ft. Meade July 28, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Polk County who retired as a bookkeeper for Bernie Little Distributors. Mrs. Mullen was a member of the Ft. Meade Methodist Church and enjoyed family time, reminiscing, telling family stories, coffee time with friends and reading.
She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Joseph "Bud" Mullen Jr., mother Carolyn "Carrie" Dotson, father William Cecil Dotson and brother William "Billy" Cecil Dotson Jr. Mrs. Mullen is survived by her son Glen Patrick Mullen, daughter Lynn Mullen Eastridge and son-in-law Edward "Eddie" Eastridge, all of Lakeland. Also surviving are sisters Elizabeth "Betty" Hill of Bartow and Margaret "Peggy" Lind-eke of Highland City, as well as 2 grandsons, 5 granddaughters and 9 great grandchildren.
Friends may call Thursday 6 to 8 PM at Lakeland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday 10 AM in the chapel of Lakeland Funeral Home.

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Published by The Ledger on May 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Mullen

10 Entries

May 20, 2011

Lynn & Pat you guys are in my prayers for your loss of your mom. Lynn as I told you your mom was so special in letting all us girls hang out at your house having so much fun and her welcoming us as we were her own. She will be greatly missed.
Love you guys,
Debbie Dail Walker

steve noonan

May 20, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Terry Ferris Vaughan

May 19, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say... but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there are no tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again. You were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned but if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb, but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

Terry Vaughan

May 18, 2011

Our sincere sympathy to the Mullen family. May your fond memories guide you through each day.

KHS Class of '75

Carolanne & Phyllis Hermann/Kendall

May 18, 2011

Pat, Lynn, Eddie and families
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you have have lots of good memories of your Mom to help you through this difficult time and to keep you warm inside.
Carolanne and family, Phyllis and Roger
Ottawa, Canada

Dionne

May 18, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. (Eccl. 7:1)

Melinda Knight Kaminski

May 18, 2011

Lynn, Pat & families, My sincere condolences, my prayers are with
all of you! Remember all the good
times and don't dwell on the bad!

Louise Stokes

May 18, 2011

So many memories. Joyce and I worked together for the Gooch family in Pembroke back in the 60's. What a great lady and so much fun. Josephine, Joyce, Betty Joyce, Annie.....good memories of times together. Say hello to Josephine and Betty Joyce, renew your laughter. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.

May 18, 2011

Lynn, my sincere condolences--you know how much I loved Nana and all the times we've spent together. Coffee-time will always be remembered with great fondness. Love you much. Val and Richard

Melissa Wolverton

May 18, 2011

Lynnie and Pat: Thinking about you at this sad time. Take care of each other.

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