She was born March 19, 1945 in Monroe, NC to Lois Mae Starnes Irby and Richard Blythe Irby.
Blenda was raised in the Mineral Springs area and graduated from Parkwood High School in 1963. After high school, she attended Kings College and earned an Associates degree in Bookkeeping and Accounting.
Blenda was joined in holy matrimony with David Millard Mullis in 1966. They were married for 45 years until his death in 2012. To this union, two children were born. Robert Glen was born in 1970 followed by daughter Melissa Gail in 1976.
Blenda accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of Hebron Methodist Church as a young lady, and later was a member of Siler Presbyterian Church for many years. When she moved to Mt. Gilead, she and her husband became members of Bethel Baptist Church.
The majority of her working career was spent with Alltell Corporation and Stanley County Finance. She took an early retirement in 2006 in order to care for her husband, David.
Blenda always enjoyed trips to the mountains, spending time on Lake Tillery, and being involved in church activities. But above all, she cherished spending time with her family and especially loved caring for her six grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Lois, and her husband David. Blenda leaves behind her son Robert, his wife Jennifer Anne Parker Mullis, and their three sons Brady Scott, Ryan Parker and Justin Blythe. Blenda also leaves behind her daughter Melissa, her husband Robert Andrew Guskiewicz II, and their three sons Robert Andrew III (Tres), Thaeden Lucas and Aleczander Lochlan. Blenda also leaves behind her sister Shelia Ann Irby Price and her husband Barry O’Neal Price, and their children Brian Keith and Christy Ann.
Visitation will be at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe on Tuesday, August 27 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm with a prayer service held at 7:00 p.m.
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