Maureen Patricia Mullins (formerly Massey) passed away Monday, Oct 3, 2016, in Harrison, Arkansas, surrounded by caring friends and family.
Maureen was born in San Francisco and started her banking career right after high school, however a medical crisis (and multiple surgeries to address later challenges) in her early 20's prevented her from working any further in the general workforce.
Maureen ("Mo," to her friends) was a proud and patriotic California gal. Her personality, eclectic in nature, was one of generosity and compassion. She loved to knit, consume books, enjoyed cooking, and was fascinated with the worlds of pop culture and politics. Maureen shared her interests on social media, participating on various websites and making friends. Her Irish heritage never failed to assert itself when she stood her ground in contentious forum discussions, not one to mince words in getting her points across.
Maureen's travels would take her across the country and back again, ultimately making a permanent residence in Northwest Arkansas prior to her passing. Her passions for her canine friends was legendary, with writing a close second. Despite her physical limitations of mobility, Maureen was still able to touch the lives of many through her online columns on the subjects that mattered most to her. Friends could count on her daily texts and emails, laced with humor and the occasional artwork from Charles Shultz's Peanuts characters.
She lived life to the best of her ability for 53 years, never failing to give up her fighting spirit.
Maureen is survived by her parents, Mary (Hunt) and Bernard Mullins, her sister Kay, brothers Tom and John, brother-in-law Tom, sisters-in-laws Barbara and Joan, and many family and friends.
Maureen will be buried in San Mateo, California on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Maureen's name to either A Place to Bark (www.aplacetobark.org) or Northwest Arkansas Rescue of Canines (Northwest Arkansas Rescue of Canines on Facebook or direct donations to Northwestarkrescue@gmail.com).
On-line condolences may be left at coffmanfh.com.