Mrs. Minnie Mull

Minnie Pearl Mull was born to Albert (Dock) Young and Iolar (Patience) Stanback Young on August 11, 1942, in Byhalia, Mississippi. She departed this life on June 21, 2025. She professed her life to Christ at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Byhalia, Mississippi. Later, she joined New Light Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. O. D. Washington when she moved to Forrest City to begin her work as an educator. She was an active member until her health failed. She was a deacon’s wife, choir member, Sunday School teacher, junior choir leader, missionary, and kitchen coordinator. Minnie was an educator who worked both at school and in the church. She valued the importance of studying and committed herself to being a lifelong learner and growing spiritually. Minnie had leadership abilities and led with purpose and dedication to her faith. She emphasized the importance of doing everything in decency and order, particularly within the church, where she believed discipline and reverence were essential. She believed only what you do for Christ would last, and she approached each day with this perspective. Minnie is remembered for her exceptional organizational skills, her commitment to truth, and her fair spirit. Minnie graduated from Henry High School in Byhalia, Mississippi, in 1959, and subsequently from Mississippi Industrial College in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1963. After completing her education, she moved to Forrest City to begin her career as an educator at Christ Episcopal Church School. She served the school for three years until its closure. Following this, she secured a position at Stella D. Campbell Elementary School in Parkin, Arkansas, which was later renamed Parkin Elementary School. Her parents, Albert (Dock) Young and Iolar (Patience) Stanback Young, preceded her in death, as did her brothers—Mabon Young and William (W.M.) Young—and her sisters—Laura Jones, Daisy Grey, Mary Francis Thompson, and Willie Ann Jones. Minnie married Frank Mull, Jr., in 1966. They were married for forty-seven years until his death. She leaves three sons—Dr. Kawonia (Angela) Mull of Nolensville, Tennessee; Pastor Frank (Pamela) Mull III of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Sherman (Dominique) Mull of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two daughters—Monetteria (Joseph) Mull Chism of Benton, Arkansas, and Dr. Markethia Mull of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren—Kameron, Kaleigh, Fillip, Solomon, Sebastian Mull, and Drake Lawson; an honorary grandchild—Zhiyan Brooks; one brother—Wade (Willie Ruth) Young of Byhalia, Mississippi; two sisters—Ida Allen of Byhalia, Mississippi, and Albertria Young of Memphis, Tennessee; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and close friends and neighbors.

Mrs. Minnie Mull

August 11, 1942 - June 21, 2025