Mary Mullen Prince

Mary was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on March 4, 1950 to Jesse Trail Mullen and Martha Blackwell Mullen. Mary attended Haywood County High School and upon graduation attended The University of Tennessee, Martin completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

While raising her children, Mary was first a preschool teacher at EduCare in Memphis, Tennessee then later became the director of Ellendale United Methodist Church’s Mother’s Day Out program. After her children had grown, Mary chased the lifelong dream of becoming a flight attendant. She spent 10 years as a flight attendant for Pinnacle Airlines, Northwest Airlink where she would combine her love of travel and helping others.

Mary was a dedicated member of Ellendale United Methodist Church for over 45 years. She loved her church family dearly. She also loved her home of over fifty years and all the wildlife that surrounded it. The natural world brought her such peace and comfort. Mary will be remembered as a gentle, loving woman; a devoted mother who believed in the power of love, her strong faith, and God’s faithfulness.

Mary was preceded in death by her mother, father, aunt (Ethylee Hammonds), and sister (Jane Stanley). She is survived by her children: Allison Prince Braddock of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Patrick Prince of Atoka, Tennessee, and two grandchildren: Andrew and Daniel Braddock. She is also survived by her sister Ann Mullen Haynes (Johnny) of Brownsville, Tennessee and her brother Jesse Mullen (Shirlene) of Brownsville, Tennessee as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A memorial service is currently being planned and will be held at Ellendale United Methodist Church, date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Mary’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Ellendale United Methodist Church.