Obituary of Elizabeth Mullen

Elizabeth Betty M. Mullen, 79, of Cortland passed away at her home > surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was > born November 13, 1929 in Syracuse to the late Edward and Mary Ellen > O Hara Morris. > > Mrs. Mullen grew up in Scott NY, and moved to Cortland with her > family during her high school years. Betty graduated from St. Marys > High School in 1948. After graduating she worked at Sears and Roebuck, > Marine Midland Bank and Niagara Mohawk before her children were born. > Mrs. Mullen was a communicant of St. Marys Church, a member of the > Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and a former member of the Legion of > Mary. Bettys deep devotion to faith made her a loving and caring > wife, mother, sister and friend and would extend a helping to any one > in need >> > She is survived by her husband of 56 years Francis Fritz Mullen , > her daughters; Nancy Mullen of Cortland, Diane (James) Brown of > Cortland, son James Mullen of Charlotte NC, grandchildren Ryan J. > Mullen and Lauryn M. Mullen, daughter in law Michelle Mullen of Marathon, sisters; Margaret (Lee) Reitano of Syracuse, Frances (Anthony) Petrella of Cortland, Kathleen Morris of > Cortland, Genevieve (Anthony) Ferro of Cortland, Helen Ann Lynch of > Syracuse, brother-in-law William McIntyre of Camillus,and many nieces, nephews and cousins.> > > In addition to her parents she is pre deceased by her sister Pat > McIntyre and brother in law John Lynch > > A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday > at St. Marys Church, Cortland. A prayer service will be held prior to > the Mass at 10:30 AM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave, > Cortland. Interment will take place in St. Marys Cemetery, Cortland . > Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the funeral > home. > Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Bettys name may be > directed to St. Marys School 61 North Main St. Cortland, NY 13045 or > Caring Community HOSPICE of Cortland 11 Kennedy Parkway Cortland, NY > 13045 > > To offer condolences online, view a complete obituary or for > directions visit www.wright-beard.com DEAR FRITZ, AND FAMILY, ON BEHALF OF MY WIFE AND I WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WIFE. IT WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE OF MINE TO BE HER PERSONAL COOK WHENEVER SHE CAME IN THE COACH LITE RESTAURANT FOR DINNER. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. VERY SINCERELY YOURS, GENE DONOVAN AND WIFE PAM Fritz&Family, The Brown Family would like to extend our deepest sorrow for your loss. peter r brown Our sincerest condolences to the Mullin Family. We always enjoyed when the family came to the Coachlite and we would visit for awhile. She will be missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Nancy Rea Our sincere sympathy goes to Fritz, Nancy, and family. She was a lovely woman and she will be missed. Jill and Jerry Porter Dear Diane and Jim - I was sorry to hear of the loss of Diane's mother, Betty. My thoughts are with you both. Betty was very lucky to have a family such as yours - you surrounded her with love and affection for a very long time during her illness. That same affection will carry you through this as well. Sincerely, Caroline Coligan Dear Mr. Mullen - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. I was honoured to know you and your family during my time spent in Cortland. You are one of the most loving, giving and civic-minded families I have ever met. God bless you at this time and always. Carolin Coligan