On Friday, January 31, 2020 at 3:36pm while under hospice care, Pauline Mullins passed away at home surrounded by family at the age of 88 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Pauline was born on September 24, 1931 in New Brunswick, NJ to Russian immigrants Sophie and Harry Okulich. Pauline graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1948. On September 19, 1953, she married Gus Mullins. After relocating to the New Orleans area in 1972 they raised three sons, Doug, Eric and Mark. A devoted Christian, Pauline was an active member of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Metairie, Louisiana. Pauline grew up with her parents in New Brunswick and began a career in banking in the 1950’s at the People’s National Bank in New Brunswick before becoming a full time homemaker in 1960. Pauline was an intelligent woman who strived for perfection in all endeavors. Her life’s mission was revealed in her most important role as a dedicated mother of her three boys and supporting wife of her hard working husband. She was consistent in her efforts to be the best wife and mother. Pauline was preceded in death by her mother and father, as well as sister and brother, Anne and Anthony Stanwyck. Pauline is survived by husband Gus and sons Doug, Eric (Kelly) and Mark (Kelly) as well as grandchildren Stephanie Wingo (Matthew), Carley Mullins, Michael Mullins, Matthew Mullins, Eli Mullins and Logan Mullins and great grandson, Edward Wingo. A public memorial service will be held at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Dr., Covington, LA on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 with visitation from 9am-11am and a Memorial Service at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local SPCA are encouraged. An online guestbook is available at www.gracenorthshore.com.
