brief illness.
Leigh Ann was born in El Dorado, Arkansas in 1956 and moved to Fort Smith as a young child. She
graduated from Southside High School in 1974 and enlisted in the United States Army soon
after, serving for three years and receiving an honorable discharge in September, 1977. She
subsequently obtained an Associate’s degree in Psychology from Westark Community College
in Fort Smith, and also attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. She was
employed at the Fort Smith Public Library, and did volunteer work for the Western Arkansas
Counseling & Guidance Center.
Leigh Ann was preceded in death by her father, James Mullins. She is survived by her mother,
Joy Mullins; her brothers, James Mullins, and his wife, Suzanna, and John Mullins, and his wife,
Sonya; along with her nieces and nephew.
Though she faced numerous challenges with regard to her mental and physical health,
Leigh Ann never lost her love for life, her affection and concern for others, and her faith in God.
Her wry sense of humor and good-natured teasing (deployed with a robust vocabulary) will truly
be missed.
Graveside service will be held at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas on Thursday,
October 24th at 1pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Disabled American Veterans (dav.org) in honor of Leigh
Ann would be greatly appreciated.
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