Mary A. Mullen

"Miss Mary" was born on the 4th of July 1944. She was a Payson native for 18 years. The daughter of Jim and Anna Mae Deming, a pioneer family. An outsider by the name of Ron Mullen stole Mary away. They were married on July 7, 1962. Mary has 2 children James from Sandpoint and Shauna (Matt) Silverman in Scottsdale. Her grandchildren Davey and Krystal (deceased) from Sandpoint, and Dana, Jake and Sydney Silverman from Scottsdale. Mary spent 25 years in the registrar's office at Arizona State University. She retired in 1998. Mary dearly loved working with the students. She made many friends among her co-workers, especially Linda and her "Vegas" buddies. Mary made friends wherever she went. As some said, she lit up a room by just entering. Mary was secretary of her RV club and the Arizona Phone Pholks where she was the "Cat's Meow" among all. Mary left her earthly family on January 29th, 2012, leaving behind her husband Ron, children James and Shauna, brother Jim, Ron's sisters Alice & Ramonda and her many cousins, nieces and nephews.

On Thursday, February 2 between 6 & 8 pm an open house, the celebration of Mary's life will be held at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 26215 Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ. On Friday, February 3rd at 9:30 there will be a Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2121 S. Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ. Please in lieu of flowers we are respectfully request a donation to Serenity Hospice, 7227 N. 16th Street, Suite 235, Phoenix, AZ 85020-5239. I cannot say enough regarding the gentle hands of the staff at Serenity. They made Mamie's journey a beautiful voyage. Arrangements entrusted to Carr-Tenney Mortuary, Tempe. Condolences may be made at www.carrtenneymortuary.com