of Conway, AR
March 20, 1935 - April 20, 2025
Jola A. Mullins, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Conway on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born March 20, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Warren and Flota Harlan.
Jola was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Faber Mullins, for 70 wonderful years until his passing in 2021. Together, they built a legacy of love, hard work, and family devotion.
She is survived by her children: Keith (Carolyn) Mullins, Johnny Mullins, and Roberta Jones; grandchildren Kristen (Eric) Woodard, Matt (Meagan) Mullins, and Clint (Lindsey) Jones; step-granddaughter Cindy (John) Drye; and great-grandchildren Walker and Emery Alex Woodard, Ryleigh and Jack Mullins, and Preslee, Luci, Grant, and Alla Kathryn Jones. She also leaves behind many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews, each of whom she loved deeply-and was deeply loved in return.
Jola was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Betty Ray; her brothers, V.V. and Norman Harlan; and her daughter-in-law, Sarah Mullins.
A lifelong resident of Faulkner County, Jola was proud of her roots-and prouder still to be a staunch, lifelong Democrat. She had a strong work ethic and instilled the same in her children, working for years at Prince Gardner, the Ramada Inn, and the Faulkner County Senior Citizens Center.
Jola was a faithful member of R & C church of Christ, where she loved and rarely missed the retirees' class. She had a sweet tooth for banana pudding, a deep admiration for Bill Clinton, and a love for puzzle books, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune. Nothing brought her more joy than ''grabbing'' a Coke with friends or being surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
She was kind, helpful, fiercely honest, and a loyal friend. Her presence was a gift, and her absence is felt deeply by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 23, 5:00-7:00 pm, Roller-McNutt, Conway. Funeral: Thursday, April 24, 10:00 am, R & C church of Christ, Conway. Memorials: Southern Christian Home, Morrilton AR.
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45 Condolence(s)
Debbie Jones
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Keith, Johnny and Roberta and your family. So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. You’re all in my prayers.
Ann Peters
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Dear Roberta and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom and Dad were two special people. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ann and David Peters
Rick & Lori Bane
Thursday, April 24, 2025
May she rest in peace.
Rheba Henry
Thursday, April 24, 2025
With Deepest Sympathy for your loss.
Keeping the family in my Prayers.
Valerie Kelley Hayes
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
I love you all so much as I did precious Jola! I have known your family my entire life and you all seem like family to me! Our families have so many memories together that I will treasure forever. Jola was like a 2nd Mom to me after my Mama passed away. I will miss our telephone conversations so much! Thank you for always treating me like family! Love and prayers as you walk this journey but I know our parents are healed and with Jesus, how wonderful!
Norma Davis
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
My heart is breaking having to say goodbye to my Loving and Precious Aunt Jola. She has always been loving and compassionate to me and will Always hold a Special place in my heart. I have so many wonderful memories that I will cherish. Keith, Johnny, and Roberta May our Heavenly Farther give you comfort, peace and help heal your broken heart. She is having the Best Family Reunion Ever and Walking those Streets of Gold. Love you All.
Karen Matthews
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dear family, I am saddened to hear of Jola's passing. She was a blessing to you and all who knew her. She will be missed.
Leanne Bland
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Betsi Henson
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
May God give you peace and comfort. We are sorry for your loss.
Larry Smith
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
It is a blessing to know her and her family. She is loved by all who know her. May God continue to bless her family. I’m
Michael Gibbs
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
So sorry for the family’s loss .
Karen Matthews
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dear family, my all the wonderful memories you have of sweet Jola make her passing easier. She was a devoted wife, mother, great-grandmother and Christian. Sending all of you hugs and prayers.
Mark and Susan Handford
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
We only briefly met Mrs. Mullins and visited with her on Keith and Carolyn’s back porch. But we know how much her children cared about and for her, providing even more help after her husband died. Mark and I send our condolences to all of the family and offer any assistance we can be to you in the days ahead.
Nancy White Reves
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Precious lady and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Marilyn Matthews
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Keith, Carolyn, Johnny and Roberta
So very sorry to hear your mom had passed away. She was one of a kind and very special. She was a special person to the Matthews family. Prayers
Ann Avey
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
She sure was a sweetheart! I’m glad I had the opportunity to know her through Shelah. Prayers for your family.
Monty and Wanda Manning
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Well, you guys know exactly how I feel about your mom! She was just like a mother to me and I loved her dearly! I guess I have always been part of the family since birth! Bert and I were only a few months apart and our mom’s shared in caring for us, especially yours. We stayed with you guys for a while back in 1965 when the tornado came through. I mean my mom and yours probably had an agreement that if we were at each other’s houses and stepped out of line it was quite ok to give an old fashioned butt whopping! Needless to say it did occur occasionally and it was definitely old fashioned but it was mostly Johnny’s fault, well maybe I had something to do with it. Jola would say “Go cut me a switch and it better be a proper one”. I think parents back then knew the importance of loving discipline.
It must have been a hard life for our parents to grow up during the “Great Depression, and World War ll” but they did and became amazingly strong people. I will surely miss seeing and talking with her but now she has a perfect life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
I love you guys!!!
Leanne Moss Bradley and Moss Family
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Jola was such a beautiful and precious soul in our family. She had the biggest heart, and made everyone feel loved and welcome. I will miss her smile and laughter, she was always wonderful to visit. Our Moss family loved her tremendously and will miss her, but so grateful we will see her again one day in Heaven! Love, hugs, and prayers to all of her children and grandchildren.
Tom & Lora Harlan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dear family,
Jola was a force to be reckoned with- and that made her loved, respected, spirited, and precious. All at the same time.
It will be difficult to adjust to life without her presence. But oh to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior.
We have great memories of our times together- as do Jana and Kristi.
Blessings to each of you - mourn, laugh, tell stories, cry. All are expressions of love to Jola’s long life.
Bob Barham
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
My sincere sympathy for this good family. Jola was a wonderful lady. Every time I saw her she had a big smile on her face and welcomed me with a warm hug. Without a doubt, she is with Jesus and with Faber once again. My prayers are with each of you. God Bless.
Shelah gunter
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dear Keith, Johnny, and Roberta, your mama was a wonderful mother to y’all and an extraordinary aunt to me. We were always close and I loved her dearly. I will miss her so much. Prayers for you 3 as you navigate life without your precious mama .
Charlotte Jones Cagnetti
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Roberta, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. While I know this time is hard for you, I hope you find comfort in the fact that she lived a long, blessed and rich life. I’m sure she is happy being reunited with your dad Love you, Bert.
Joyce & John Christopher
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Dear Family, we are so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady who will be greatly missed. We will keep you all in our prayers for comfort and peace in God's love and care.
Eddie and Nancy Lane
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
So sorry to hear about Jola passing away. She was a great lady. Prayers going up for all of the family.
Sharon Freyaldenhoven
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Jola and I had been friends years ago and I was happy to make contact with her, be it unfortunate curcomstance, at the rehab center.
Terri Matthews Luna
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Roberta, I’m so sorry for your loss.
James and Shirley Pollard
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Roberta, We were saddened to learn of the loss of your Mom. May God hold your family close and give you comfort. (I did not know your parents but James is 3 years younger than your Mom and he remembered delivering The Log Cabin Democrat to them when they’ were Newlyweds.
Mark and Karen Ledbetter
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
We are so sorry to hear this. We love your precious family praying for peace and comfort.
Dana Villines
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
My deepest sympathy on your loss. She was a lovely and kind lady.
Cindy McCaig
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Roberta, so sorry for your loss, I will be praying for strength to you and your family. I give you all my love, Cindy.
Rhonda Love
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
When my family moved to Conway in early 1971, we stayed at the Ramada Inn for two weeks pending finding a home. Mrs. Mullins struck up a sweet and encouraging friendship with me during this time, while I ate in the restaurant each night. I was seventeen and not pleased that my parents moved me during my senior year of high school. But she was there for me, listening , understanding, and reassuring me each time I saw her. She was warm and nurturing and I’ve never forgotten her. What a precious blessing she was in my life.
Robert or Tammy Peters
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
We are so very sorry to her this news. She was always a fine lady.
My mother (Oleva Rowlett) sure thought a lot of her and told a lot of stories about when they were both young cousins growing up together.
My condolences to the family.
Kathy Spangler Hamlett
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Bert, I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I know it's not easy, I still miss mine and there will be times you want to call her. I will add you to my prayers during this rough time.
Wanda and Larry Newland
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
She will truly be missed. I always enjoyed going to their house. Time has slipped away from us but we all have so many memories. I know her, Faber, and dad are really hashing tells about when they were growing up. If there is anything we can do just call.wanda and Larry
Jacquelyne (Jackie) Camper
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To The Mullin Family: As we travel down the path of life we must sometimes say goodbye to those we love. Take comfort in knowing thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Jacquelyne (Jackie) Camper and family.
Ruby Thorn
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Johnny, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful caring lady. I used to work with her at Ramada Inn years ago. I’m praying for you and the rest of the family. God bless you all
Mike & Sherry DeJarnette
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Keith/Carolyn, Johnny & Roberta plus all the grands & greats. She was a loving and caring lady. Hugs & prayers
Linda Sparrow
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Prayers for family of Jola Mullins. She is my sister-in-law as well as my sister in Christ. I love Jola and she will be missed. She has gone on to a better place. She was a loving compassionate sweet person. I am glad to say she is a part of my life.
Loretta Spears-Loge
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Prayers for the family..Jola and my mom were friends for years...I will always remember the last time I saw her at church..she gave me a hug ...she was a wonderful christian lady and will be missed by all that were fortunate to know her...
Bill & Linda Cossey
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Dear family, we are saddened to read of Jola’s passing…sending prayers for God’s comfort for all family and friends during the difficult times ahead.
Linda Cossey
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Dear family, Bill and I are saddened to read of Jola’s passing…s
Howard Pearce
Monday, April 21, 2025
Sorry to hear about your mom. She was a good person and will be missed. Prayers for the entire family.
Stanley ray
Monday, April 21, 2025
Aunt Jola was so loved and will be greatly missed!
She lived a long life.
Sending love and prayers to cousins Roberta, Johnny, Keith and their families.
I think she enjoys those streets of gold today!! Love you all!
Karen Matthews
Monday, April 21, 2025
Dear family, my all the wonderful memories you have of sweet Jola make her passing easier. She was a devoted wife, mother, great-grandmother and Christian. Sending all of you hugs and prayers.
Daymon & Patsy Brewer
Monday, April 21, 2025
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on,and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone.Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,for as long as there is memories, they'll live on in our heart.We love you Jola.Thanks for your kindness to us over the years.We can see you & Faber having a good time in Heaven.