Jeanice Mullen, 103, of Salina, KS, joyously entered the presence of the Lord at 1:15 a.m., Monday, September 1, 2025,at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River, KS. Jeanice lived a long, independent, fulfilling life with MANY happy celebrations that included her precious family and friends. And even in her death, she was able to leave this earth for her Heavenly home on her terms, with the love and support of those SHE had loved and supported.
Jeanice was born in Beverly, KS on July 31, 1922, daughter of Glen and Visa Percival. Jeanice attended grade school through junior high in a one-room schoolhouse named Spring Creek in Beverly, KS. She later received her high school diploma in 1940 from Beverly High School. Jeanice Mullen was united in marriage to Keith Mullen on September 21, 1940.
The young couple established their first home together on the Mullen farm. This union was blessed with the birth of four children, Jerry, Jeannette, Kay and Ed. Jeanice and her husband, Keith, spent most of their lives in Ada, KS where they raised their children on the family farm and later moved into town. Keith and Jeanice were very active members of the Ada community and together they ran the local “Station” for many years.
In 1976 Jeanice and Keith moved to Salina from Ada, KS after selling their farm. Jeanice and Keith became active members of the First Church of the Nazarene, Salina, KS. Jeanice remained a vital part of the church for the remainder of her life. Jeanice dearly loved Pastor Jon Fillipi, the other pastoral staff and the congregation at the First Church. She fondly talked about many of them and considered them a part of her family.
Jeanice was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, worked at Honorbuilt, a realtor and a clerk at Dillons along with many other roles over the years. After Keith’s death in 2001 she became a proud volunteer at Salina Hospice and remained a volunteer with hospice until she was 90 years old. She was known by all that knew and loved her for being a hard worker, sharp, loyal, strong-minded, sassy, and someone who never knew a stranger. One of her favorite past times was watching her favorite team, KU. She loved her Jayhawks and Bill Self. She never missed an opportunity to watch her team play and if you stood outside her house, you could easily overhear her “coaching her team.” Jeanice was passionate about those she loved and their activities. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren were blessed recipients of her loyalty and support. Yes, you counted right, 5 generations of love, loyalty and support. Every single person who Jeanice called family would gladly tell you their mom or Grandma Mullen was one of their biggest fans. Jeanice poured her heart and soul into her family and friends.
Jeanice is survived by her loving and devoted children, Jerry (Kathy) Mullen, Shawnee, KS, Jeannette (Ernie) Heikes, Buhler, KS, Kay Mullen, Lyons, KS, Ed (Shirley) Mullen, Columbia, MO. Her 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, and 9 step great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jeanice was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, parents, Glen and Visa Percival, and siblings.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 5th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Roselawn Mortuary, 1920 Crawford, Salina, KS 67401. With family being present 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebration of Jeanice’s life will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, Salina, Kansas Saturday, September 6th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jon Fillipi officiating. Please help us celebrate Jeanice’s love for pink by wearing any shade of pink you have, if you don’t have pink feel free to wear something bright and cheery.
There will be a burial service following her Celebration of Life at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 Crawford, Salina, KS 67401.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 1425 S Ohio St, Salina, KS 67401 and Gentiva Hospice from McPherson, 900 E 1st St W1, McPherson, KS 67460.
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