Jeanette, lovingly called Granny, was born in her family farmhouse on April 8, 1921in Lincoln County, Kentucky. After high school she married Melvin Mullins. They would move to Dayton, Ohio where they would raise their family. Jeanette later joined the workforce, at JC Penny’s and then Rike’s, where she retired after 28 years. She was an active member of Fairhaven Church, volunteering for various ministries. Jeanette enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports. She also enjoyed playing board games, cards, and traveling to visit family. She was happiest with her family gathered around.
She is survived by a daughter, DeAnn Leatherman; son, Jerry (Cheryl) Mullins; daughter-in-law, Marsha Mullins; son-in-law, Dan (Kathy) Raisch. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews all of whom Granny loved dearly.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her husband, H. Melvin Mullins; parents, Burton and Sallie Spires; brothers, Burt (Rosemary) Spires, Ed (Margaret) Spires; sisters, Lenora Warfield, Vivian Spires, Faustine (Bob) Risely and Ophelia (Lewis) Van Hook; sons, Terry and Larry Mullins; daughter, Joyce Raisch; son-in-law, Howard Leatherman; grandson, Brian Scott Mullins; and great grandchildren Juliet Knight and William Clark Raisch.
The family is waiting until safer times to join together for a memorial life celebration. You are welcome to make any donations in honor of Jeanette Mullins to Fairhaven Church, Missionary Fund, 637 E. Whipp Road, Centerville, OH 45459.
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