Shirley Jean Mull
September 20, 1937 – March 1, 2025
Shirley Jean Canipe Mull, 87, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at College Pines following a period of declining health.
Shirley was born on September 20, 1937 in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Fannie Brittain Triplett. She was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She adored her fur babies.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her husband of thirty years, Ray Mull.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Randy (Lynn) Mull; stepdaughters, Linda (Jerry) Lewis and Zona Whisnant; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Dan) Seiler, James Whisnant, Dana (David) Arpin, Mark Lewis, Meredith (Scott) Lewis, Tyler (Jena) Mull, and Harley Mull; four great-grandchildren, Hayley Lewis, Gabby Lewis, Gavin Lewis, and Devin Seiler; siblings, Peggy (Norman) Russell and Arthur “Bud” Triplett and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM at Mt. Home Baptist Church with Pastor Tyler Mull and Pastor David Orders officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Mt. Home Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Baptist Church Missions Fund at 1939 Paul Shuping Ave. #8749, Morganton, NC 28655.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the Mull family.
I loved Miss Shirley and I am so thankful for having been able to meet her. She had the best smile and was always so sweet and fun to be around. I am so sorry for your loss and please know you will all be in my prayers.
Randy, May God grant you peace in the coming days, weeks and months. Your Mom was an amazing woman and I was blessed to have her in my life!