Mrs. Bessie Ruth Swanson Henderson Mullins

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We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear mother, Bessie Mullins, who went to meet her Lord & Savior on January 9, 2023.  Mother passed away peacefully (at the age of 80) at her home.

Visitation:  6pm to 8pm Friday, January 20th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco

Celebration of Life:  11am Saturday, January 21st at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2625 S. 18th Street, Waco

Interment:  Doris Miller Memorial Park

Bessie was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend to so many.  We were blessed to have our mother in our lives, and she will always be loved and missed by her family and friends.

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  1. Patricia Bedford

    I’m glad that I was afforded the opportunity to know Sis Mullins she had a sweet spirit with a heart of gold. Her smile lit up the room when ever you saw her. She was a mentor and a role model to me. Her love was genuine and I will always love her she holds a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you family may the Lord give you strength in your time of bereavement . Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Well done they good and faithful servant take your rest love.

    • Monique Henderson

      Thank you for you kind words towards my grandmother, they are truly appreciated. May God continue to bless you dearly and keep you covered in hi blood.

      Sincerely,

      Monique Henderson

  2. To the Family of Bessie Mullins, she was a great friend and person, she touched so many hearts with her wonderful and caring personality. She will be missed by all that knew her. Please try to live by the example that she set before you.
    With much love
    Ruby Clayborne

    • Monique Henderson

      Thank you for you kind words towards my grandmother, they are truly appreciated. May God continue to bless you dearly and keep you covered in his blood.

      Sincerely,

      Monique Henderson

  3. I would always cherish the memories and the great times we had. She was a very good friend I will miss her very much.RIP

  4. Melanie Roberson Holmes

    I’m saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs. Mullins. I’ve known Mrs. Mullins for over 40yrs as she was my Sunday School teacher and my VBS teacher. Mrs.Mullins was a very dear friend of my late grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

  5. R.I.P aunt Bessie. My sincere condolences 🙏🏾 to the family. My mother (Gloria Swanson Joiner) loves all her siblings and she definitely loved you her oldest sister. My continuous prayers.
    Love always Monica Joiner and family ❤️

  6. Jessalene Collette White

    May our Heavenly Father give you all strength and comfort during this time of the loss of y’all Beautiful Mother, she was a beautiful person and we loved her and will truly miss her beautiful smile and present
    Continue to trust and believe God will see y’all through it all.

  7. To The Mullins Family. Bessie was a. Beautiful friend And A Sweet Soft Spoken Spirit With a beautiful Smile and a Welcoming Heart and Bessie will truly be missed

  8. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Aunt
    Bessie. Her life is an inspiration to me and many
    others . Love you family

  9. To those in Bessie’s family who may not remember me …I am Dyann Williams paternal cousin of Marvin Sr. (Uncle Son’s Daughter) I just wanted to express to you how sorry Aunt Zelma and I are to hear of your beautiful Mother’s passing. Marvin , you children and church were her passion and the light of her life. We love you guys and we’re there in spirit. God Bless…

  10. Christopher James Freeman

    My Heart Definitely Hurts Sister Mullins was one of a kind i loved her so much. she was my Sunday School Teacher after Sunday School I would Carry Her Bags To her seat weather it was her ushering or her sitting while the Jr. Ushers ushered on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Even taught me the books of the bible. and would pick me and my siblings up for UBDA Congress when she drove the bus. I will miss her so much!!!

  11. Maya Sterling Cooper

    Sis. Mullins was such a sweet spirit and a large part of my experience growing up at Greater Zion. She was one of the ones to cut up with my mom. It was a cadre of holy women that raised us all. Please be encouraged knowing that she is now at rest in heaven. She and my mom probably jostling over who is going to usher the center aisle…. Love you all.

  12. CHARLET KNIGHT DUFFEY

    BLESSINGS 2 ALL FAMM, MAY GOD CONTINUE 2 COMFORT U ALL. LUV YALLZ.. BEAUTIFUL BLESSED WOMAN OF GOD..MUCH LUVV…SMOOCHEZ.. SAFE TRAVELS 4 ALL FAMM…

  13. Praying for the family of niece Mekayle and nephew Mathann Belcher in the loss of this beloved grandmother. Rest in Heaven, Mrs. Mullins.

  14. Carolyn Reed-Cashaw

    Remembering Mrs.Bessie from a child up to my
    adulthood as a very caring and sweet woman of God. If anyone wanted to know where to find Mrs. Mullins just go down to the church she would be there holding up her post as an usher. So Family
    Be encouraged,Mrs. Bessie has gain her deserved eternal rest.Blessings and Encouragement to All

  15. Willie and Janice Clayburn

    Sending prayers and condolences to the family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

  16. My condolences to the family of Bessie Mullins, when I got the news of her passing it was such a sad feeling but I know that the Lord gives us life and he takes it away so that let’s me know she’s resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. I’ve known her all of my life, I worked with her, she was my friend and sister in Christ. Michelle, Bridget, Jeff, Beverly, Muriel, Marvin Jr. and Jumper you are all in my prayers 🙏🏾

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