Rowena S. Mullins

On February 3, 2008, the spirit of Rowena Stetson Mullins, age 87, took flight to rest peacefully and eternally with God. Mrs. Mullins was born on June 30, 1920, in Berkley, California, the daughter of the late Philip Cushing and Dorothy Pillsbury Stetson. She graduated from House in the Pines High School in Norton, Massachusetts. Mrs. Mullins studied Theater and English at the University of California at Berkely and later attended Goucher College. She appeared in stage productions at The Little Theater in California in the 1940''s. In 1947, she married her husband of 46 years, Professor Lorin John Mullins. They lived in Denmark and Indiana before settling in Ruxton, Maryland, where they raised their children and spent many summers in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. They then retired to Chestertown in 1993, and that same year she was predeceased by her husband. During World War II, Mrs. Mullins worked as an assistant to Commander Falge. She later worked as an administrative secretary in both the healthcare and legal professions. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Churches in Towson and Chestertown, active in the League of Women Voters, and as a faithful member she contributed to the Twelve Step Program by mentoring others for 47 years. In 1980, she served in the Presidential campaign of Independent Party Candidate, John Anderson. She enjoyed swimming, traveling, and entertaining. Mrs. Mullins was a devoted mother and grandmother. A master of Literature and the English language, she always stressed the importance of education. She was also a very spiritual and intuitive person. Rowena will be remembered for her off beat sense of humor, imagination, and bright smile. Mrs. Mullins is survived by a daughter, Carla Mullins Witten, husband, Sam and grandchildren Emily, Cole and Alex of Charlotte, NC; a son, Andrew Sprague Mullins, wife, Lisa and grandchildren, Megan and Eric of Finksburg, MD; and her sister, Barbara Stetson Carman of Tacoma, WA. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 11AM at Wesley Hall, Heron Point. A memorial service will be held at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church at a later date. The family would like to give special acknowledgements to the staff at Heron Point, Chester River Home Care and Hospice, loyal caregivers, Shirley Foster and Heather Orsini, and all her steadfast friends who offered their care and encouragement. In Lieu of Flowers contributions can be made to Chester River Home Care and Hospice, Chestertown, MD, 21620, League of Women Voters of Kent County, PO Box 374, Chestertown, MD 21620, or Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1710 Dulaney Valley Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093.