Personal note from Colleen's daughter, Joyce
Obituary
Colleen went home to Jesus on January 22, 2021 at age 84.
Colleen was born to Keith and Maude Mullinax on March 8, 1936 in Jefferson County, IL at home. The oldest of 4 children, she played a major role in the family when her mother was working in a factory, and her father worked odd jobs. At 18 years old, despite her shyness, she was ready to leave the small towns around Mt Vernon …
Colleen was born to Keith and Maude Mullinax on March 8, 1936 in Jefferson County, IL at home. The oldest of 4 children, she played a major role in the family when her mother was working in a factory, and her father worked odd jobs. At 18 years old, despite her shyness, she was ready to leave the small towns around Mt Vernon …
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Memories & condolences
I think that one of the things I learned from Colleen was how important it is to keep in touch with your friends. S…
I think that one of the things I learned from Colleen was how important it is to keep in touch wi…
I think that one of the things I learned from Colleen was how …
Joyce; I was saddened to learn about your mother's death and want you to know that we corresponded some up until recen…
Joyce; I was saddened to learn about your mother's death and want you to know that we corresponded…
Joyce; I was saddened to learn about your mother's death and wa…
I met Colleen when we were students at San Jose State in the late 1960s. She, Fran Messenger, Barbara Negron and I w…
I met Colleen when we were students at San Jose State in the late 1960s. She, Fran Messenger, Ba…
I met Colleen when we were students at San Jose State in the lat…
How to help
Joyce and Jillian could use your help with:
- Send favorite pictures to writeapage@gmail.com for the memorial
Favorites
What was Colleen's favorite color?
She wore alot of pink.
She wore alot of pink.
She wore alot of pink.
What were Colleen's favorite vacation spots?
She was a world traveler. She enjoyed her trips to Europe, but I think Africa was o…
She was a world traveler. She enjoyed her trips to Europe, but I think Africa was one of her …
She was a world traveler. She enjoyed her trips to Europe, but I think Africa was one of her favorites.
What were Colleen's favorite performances to watch?
She loved to watch the symphony, or a good jazz band.
She loved to watch the symphony, or a good jazz band.
She loved to watch the symphony, or a good jazz band.
What were Colleen's favorite games to play?
Big Card player! Played Bridge for years, but always enjoyed Uno with her grandkids.
Big Card player! Played Bridge for years, but always enjoyed Uno with her grandkids.
Big Card player! Played Bridge for years, but always enjoyed Uno with her grandkids.
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Other key details
Cause of death
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
Osborn Funeral Home
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