Edna Leona Mullis

Edna Leona Latham Mullis, age 58, of Creston, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Ms. Mullis was born on May 8, 1954 in Ashe County to Jessie Hugh" Bill" and Hazel Rash Latham. Ms. Mullis was preceded in death by her father, brother, Jack Latham and husband, Donald Combs. Ms. Mullis was full of love, she always had a smile on her face and she loved to make people smile. When her health allowed she enjoyed working in her garden and with her flowers.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Charles McCoy and Rev. Ronda Rash. Burial will follow in the Roark Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Ms. Mullis is survived by: Daughter, Shannon Miller and husband Steven of Creston, Mother, Hazel Pauline Latham of Lenoir, Sister, Donna Latham of Lenoir, Sister, Shelia Baker of Vale, Brother, Ivan Latham of Creston, Brother, Larry Latham of Creston, Grandchildren, Brooke Eldreth and Austin Miller. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Shannon and Steven Miller, PO Box 373, Jefferson, NC 28640. The family will be meeting at the home of her brother, Larry Latham, 1530 Ben Bolen Road in Creston.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Ms. Mullis' arrangements.

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