Sandra Arlene Mullen, 74, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 8, 1940, in Waterville to Kenneth and Elnora (Thomas) Shaw.
Sandra grew up in Oakland and was a graduate of Williams High School. She was an excellent seamstress and worked for Hathaway Shirt Factory. She married her high school sweetheart, and enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker. She loved spending time in the garden and had a wonderful “green thumb.” She extended the love of her garden into the kitchen spending hours canning, preserving and baking. She enjoyed music and singing. Sandra’s favorite color was blue and she especially loved Cobalt Blue glass.
She will be remembered for her missionary work, traveling with the gospel group the Singing Ambassadors. Sandra was also involved with the Prison Ministry, working alongside her husband, Herb. Sandra enjoyed her connection with the Boothbay Region Community Fellowship.
Sandra will be remembered for many things, especially her quiet, gentle spirit. Her happiness and joy centered on her family and friends.
She is predeceased by brother, Michael Shaw; and parents, Kenneth and Elnora Shaw.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Herbert James Mullen; daughters, Dawn and husband Henry Simmons of Boothbay, Joanne Powell of Skowhegan, Valerie and husband William Higgins of New Gloucester, and Maxine and husband Richard Roy of Boothbay; brother, Edward Shaw and wife Betty of East Boothbay; sisters, Roberta Shaw of Fairfield, Lois Nichols and Edward Myrbeck of Litchfield, Kathy and husband John Stevens of Albion, and Wendy and husband Timothy Jandebaur; special brother, William Shaw of Northwood, N.H.; grandchildren, Jimmy, Bryan, Misty, Rachael, Andrew, Walter, and Stephen; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A service of celebration and remembrance will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 4 to be held at Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay, with Pastor Al Roberts officiating.
You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories page at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall’s Funeral Home of Boothbay.