Mary Christine Mullens

Christine Mullens

Baldwyn, MS - Mary Christine Stapleton Mullens, 72, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2026, at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice in Tupelo, MS. Born on December 23, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Frank Marion Stapleton and Mary Alice Patterson Stapleton Crabtree.

Christine was raised in Macon, Mississippi, where she graduated from Central Academy High School in 1972. Following her graduation, she attended Golden Triangle Vocational-Technical Center. On June 29, 1974, she married the love of her life, Richard Mullens. Throughout their 51 years of marriage, they made their homes across the South following Richard's career.

While living in Anniston, AL, Christine worked at the Anniston Star and Woodland Buildings, Inc. She and her family spent 17 years in Daphne, AL, where she was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed tending to her family. After Richard retired, they moved to Baldwyn, MS, to be closer to family. A gifted crafter, Christine shared her talents through crocheting and jewelry making. Those who knew her will fondly remember her love for her house plants and flowers, and her lifelong passion for hummingbirds. Above all, her greatest joy was her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Mullens of Baldwyn, MS; her two daughters, Alicia Wooley of Baldwyn, MS and Lindsay Henry (Patrick) of Baldwyn, MS; her brother, Randy Stapleton (Debbie) of Macon, MS; and her brother-in-law, Claude Richardson of Louiseville, MS; and her beloved grandson, Gaige Mullens of Baldwyn, MS.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Stapleton; her mother, Mary Alice Crabtree; and her stepfather, Ted Crabtree; her brother, Douglas Stapleton; and her sister, Helen Richardson.

A celebration of Mrs. Christine's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Mt. Vernon Chapel, 1716 McCullough Blvd, Tupelo, MS with Bro. Bill Ross officiating. A one-hour visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Mt. Vernon Chapel. Burial will follow at Priceville Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jimbo Stapleton, Robby Stapleton, David Mullens II, Gaige Mullens, Patrick Henry, and Chris Kennedy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Christine's honor to the St. Jude Hummingbird & Butterfly Garden, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mt. Vernon Chapel is honored to be assisting the Mullens family during this time. Expressions of sympathy may be shared on Mrs. Christine's memorial page at mtvernonchapel.com.