Kandy Mullins

March 31, 1960 - July 12, 2019

Kandy Star (Rippy) Mullins, 59, of Brooklyn, was granted peace from chronic illness and passed from this life early on Friday, July 12, 2019, in Manor Care, Indianapolis. One of four children, she was born on March 31, 1960, in Indianapolis, to the late Willard Rippy and Penny Newman. A lifetime resident of Morgan County, Kandy graduated from Mooresville High School in 1978 and was a dedicated past employee at the Echo Lake store - Griffen Grocery. She was United in marriage with the neighbor, Hershel Mullins on June 21, 1980; to whom they were blessed to share 39 years and establish the original Mullins party of 3 (one girl and identical twin boys). Always up to stop for bargains and deals at Walmart and Goodwill. She enjoyed catfishing, camping and spending time with her friends. She was a charismatic matriarch and like a smiling social butterfly, she had a compassion to interact with people. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Willard Rippy, II and sister, Rosalie Annette. Survivors include her spouse, Hershel Mullins of Brooklyn; step father, Jim Newman; children, Khris and Kevin Mullins of Brooklyn and Krystal Coughlan (spouse, Joey) of Waverly; grandkids, Andrew, Anthony, Ali Bell, Adaleigha; siblings, Leisa Peals (husband, Steve) of Georgia and Jamie Newman of Brooklyn; and a special sister-friend, Holly Williamson of Florida. Friends and family are invited to visit from 4 to 8pm, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at the funeral home. Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Centerton Cemetery. To upload a picture on her tribute wall, share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence, sign the online guest registry, or light a candle in her memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.