Kathryn "Anne" Mullarky
June 16, 1931 - August 6, 2010

Kathryn “Anne” Mullarky, 79, died peacefully on August 6, 2010, at Hospice House, Huntington, WV surrounded by loving family members. Visitation at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington, WV on Monday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Rite of Committal following at Spring Hill Cemetery. Born June 16, 1931, Anne was the first child of the late Marshall G. Means and Tamar Pauley Means of South Charleston, WV. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, William Baker “Bill” Mullarky and her sister, Janet “Sue” Means Blake. Anne is survived by her brother John Means (Mary), Hagerstown, MD; Her loving Aunt Ruth Pauley Flippin, St. Albans, W.Va.; Sister-in-law Mary Ann Barton, Surfside, SC. and Brother-in-law Dr. Richard “Dick” Blake of Cold Water, MI. Anne was the beloved mother of eight children, Patrick Mullarky (Anne) of Huntington, W.Va., Andrew Mullarky (Kailyn) of Sequim, WA., Michael Mullarky (Laura) of Huntington, W.Va., Mary Jane Mullarky-Hall of South Point, Ohio, Kathleen Watson (Walter) of Chapmanville, W.Va. Sheila Dailey (Greg) of Huntington, W.Va.,
Judy Rose (Jack) of Ft. Thomas, KY. and Leo Mullarky (Jodi) of Costa Mesa, CA. She was the devoted grandmother to 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her life revolved around faith, family and friends. She graduated from Marshall College majoring in Elementary Education where she was a member of Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority. She taught school in rural W.Va. prior to starting her family. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and previously the Marshall Catholic Newman Center. She lived a full life and traveled to Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East. She was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting. Anne was past board member of the Marshall University Alumni Association, a Cub Scout leader, and one of the founding members of the Huntington Regional NAMI. She was generous with her time and talent to numerous charitable organizations. Her family and friends were blessed by her unconditional love and patience. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all of the staff and caregivers at Huntington Hospice House. The life of Christ in her was evident to all who were touched by her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Emogene Dolin Jones House.