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Mary Mullins Obituary

MULLINS, Mary Mary Nell Swaim Mullins, 83, of Hanahan, widow of Jewell F. Mullins, passed away December 18, 2005, at her residence. Born March 14, 1922, in Princeton, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Swaim and Betty Henshaw. Mrs. Mullins was a professional cosmetologist that enjoyed the company of many North Charleston ladies in her kitchen daily while fixing their hair and socializing. Survivors include: one daughter, Cesta Ford of Hanahan, two sons, Don Austell of Mt. Pleasant and Thomas E. Mullins of Hanahan. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2005, 2 p.m., at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. Interment to follow in Carolina Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1941 Savage Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 20, 2005.

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Kathy Hull Staton

December 29, 2005

Cesta,

Mom told me about your mother the other day and I was so sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mom (Kaye Hull)sends her sympathy. Email me when you get the chance. Kathy

Cherell Wilhite

December 27, 2005

Donald, Tommy and Cesta,

Your Mother was an Angel on earth! We, and our family - JL, Arline and Jimmy, loved her so dearly! Please forgive us for not attending her services, we were not aware. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and remember your Angel is always watching over you!



Love,

Shirley Wilburn Hooper

and Daughters,

Cherell and Johnel

Sarah Watkins

December 22, 2005

God Bless Mrs. Mullins three children on Sunday, Christmas day and remember God will be with you and help you get through this day! Love Sarah & Gene Watkins

Brenda and Rick Williams

December 20, 2005

Our prayers are with you and yours. Living next door to you and getting to know you all was one of my best memories. Tommy, rely on your faith and let God take care of you. Mom and Dad (Mary and Aiken Bishop) send their love and said to remind you that God is in control.

Brenda and Rick Williams

December 20, 2005

Our prayers are with you and your. Living next door and getting to know all of you was one of the highlights of my past. Tommy, live your faith now and let God take care of you. Mother and Dad (Aiken and Maxine Bishop) send their love.

Maria Griffith

December 20, 2005

Donald and Tommy, I am so sorry to hear the news of your mom's passing but I am sure it is a blessing and she is now at peace. I remember her as always having a sweet personality and it was obvious how much she loved her boys.Hold on to the good memories and remember you are in my thoughts.

Tom Leighton

December 20, 2005

My name is Tom Leighton and I would like to send my regrets to the family of Mary Mullins. I have fond memeries of Mary, as I was a friend of her son Don Austell as we grew up in the Park Circle area of North Charleston. I remember my mother always loved to have her hair fixed at Marys house. I'll always remember Mary as a kind,sweet and loving lady. Sincerely, Tom Leighton

John & Pat Seiler

December 20, 2005

Celebrate your Mother's life and the life that she gave you Tommy. Our best to your family.



Joy's parents

John & Pat Seiler

December 20, 2005

Blessed relief for your Mother. A gift from God. Celebrate her long life and the life that she gave you Tommy. Our Best to your family.



Joy's Parents

Charles and Helen Mincey

December 20, 2005

Out love and sympathy to each of Mary's family. We remember her so fondly.

Helen and Charles

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