Carroll G. Mullen, 86, of West Branch, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch.
Carroll was born Dec. 2, 1926 in Detroit to Leo Johnson and Valentine Gontero. She lived in West Branch for most of her life.
Carroll enjoyed sewing, and her greatest pleasure came from time with her grandchildren.
Carroll is survived by her daughter, Theresa (James) Pullen of West Bloomfield; and sons, James (Debbie) Mullen of Kansas, Robert Mullen of Detroit and Thomas Mullen of West Branch. She is also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Mullen; and sister, Clara Johnson Addy.
Cremation has taken place and private services have been held.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.
A special thank-you from the family to the amazing, caring, compassionate staff at both Heartland Hospice and Bortz Health Care.
Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, West Branch.
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Six hours turn to six months and will turn into six years and six decades. Years ago I didn't understand what it meant when mom said that it does not matter what you do, just do the very best you can at whatever you do. Those words ring so very true today, and now I understand that the wisdom and integrity I gained from our mother and father will carry all of us through the bad times and make the good times that much better. Love you Mom and Dad.
Wisdom remembered
Six minutes turn to six hours turn to six months and will turn into six years and six decades. Years ago I didn't understand what it meant when mom said that it does not matter what you do, just do the very best you can at whatever you do. Those words ring so very true today, and now I understand that the wisdom and integrity I gained from our mother and father will carry all of us through the bad times and make the good times that much better. Love you Mom and Dad.
only one story???
sharing one story seems impossible right now. there are so many fond memories of mom. there is one common denomintor to them all: love. mom was the most caring person i ever knew. she always put the needs of others ahead of her own. i highly doubt there is one single person that has been touched by mom in a negative way.spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow brought her the greatest joy.
mom instilled some very good virtues in me, some that took longer to mature than others, and some are still maturing. it has been a tremendous blessing to have the mother i have had. she will be dearly missed yet always remembered.