Fay Mullings

Ida Fay Wiseman Mullings, 90, of Brighton, much loved mother, died January 15, 2012. She was born March 14, 1921, in Fair Grove, Missouri, to Frank and Pansy Bass Wiseman. On March 23, 1941, she married James E. Mullings and to this union was born 5 children. Fay and Jim were privileged to share almost 61 years together. She was a faithful and long time member of the Brighton Baptist Church and later a charter member of the Sonrise Community Church of Pleasant Hope, Missouri. Fay loved the Lord with all of her heart and put Him first in her life. Fay was known as a great cook whose home was always open to family, friends, and anyone in need. Fay was a member of the Eastern Star for over 70 years She worked at Teter's nursery in Bolivar and was switchboard operator at Southwest Baptist University for 31 years until her retirement at age 79. Fay was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim in 2002, brother Darl Wiseman, and twin sister Anna Mae Wiseman. She was also preceded in death by many friends and family whom she missed until the end of her life. Fay is survived by her daughter, Rita Bryant and husband Jackson of Knob Noster, Mo. 4 sons, Jim and wife Ila of Springfield; Joe of Morrisville; Bob and companion Kathy of Brighton; and Tom of Brighton. 7 grandchildren, Polly Endel and husband Adam; Danny Mullings, Tim Bryant; Melissa Leigh and husband Curtis; Billy Mullings; Wade Mullings; and Bria Mullings. 4 great-granddaughters, Tabatha, Martha, McKenzie, and Jessica Fay. She is also survived by her good neighbors Jake and Katie Francka. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 18 at Murray Funeral Chapel, Bolivar, with Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Interment will follow at Brighton Cememtery. Pallbearers are Jackson Bryant, Jim Mullings, Joe Mullings, Bob Mullings, Tom Mullings, Dan Mullings, and Tim Bryant. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their appreciation and thanks to the staff of Citizen's Memorial Health Care Facility of Bolivar for their love and care of our mother during the final months of her life and for the compassion shown to the family on the morning of her passing. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Sonrise Community Church of Pleasant Hope. On-line condolences may be shared at www.murrayfuneralhomes.com. "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." Proverbs 31:30-31. PDF Printable Version

Fay Mullings

March 14, 1921 - January 15, 2012