She was born February 2, 1929, in Pensacola to Daniel Ward and Mary Love, the youngest of 9 children. In 1949, she married the love of her life, Harvey B. Mullen. She is preceded in death by her husband and siblings.
Mary Lou had a long, fulfilling life. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and she enjoyed traveling with various family members for some wonderful vacations. She was an excellent cook and loved how good food could bring people together. She devoted much of her time in retirement caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary Lou is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, Harvey Mullen, Jr., JoAnn Culbreth (Melton), Earnest Mullen (Debbie), and Rose Thornton (Scott), and her grandchildren Erica, Patty, Angela, Kimberly, Joel, Christina, Bryant, Crystal, and Jessica, along with numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The visitation and memorial service for Mary Lou Mullen will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 24, at the Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel.