Wilma J. Mullenix, 83, Marion, passed away at 12:22 am on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Thursday, August 19, 1937, to Glen and Hilda (Hasty) Griffin. On January 26, 1974, she married Paul Mullenix and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2019.
Wilma graduated from Mississinewa and worked in food service for Northern Indiana Veterans Affair Health Care System. She was a member of Grace Community Church, the Eastern Star, as well as a life member of the AmVets. When she was younger, she enjoyed crocheting.
Survivors include her son, Chris (Dawn Pugh) Hisey of Marion; sisters, Joan Riggs of Hartford City, Doris (Paul) Scott of Fairmount, Phyllis Persinger of Marion, Mary Lou (Dwight) James of Markle; brother, Buck (Carolyn) Griffin of Kokomo; daughter, Paula (Alan Dray) Mullenix-Springer of La Fontaine; grandchildren, Randy (Emili) Mullenix, Danielle (Joe Simone) Mullenix, Jarrod Hisey, Matthew (Brittany) Hisey, Dennis Pugh, Theresa (Cody Jonstone) Pugh,and Shelby Springer; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Along with her husband, Paul, she was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Hilda Griffin.
The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner-Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City, IN.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Wilma’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Needham-Storey-Wampner-Storey Chapel. Pastor Mick Simpkins will be officiating with burial following at Grant Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL, 60707.
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