Barbara Mullen

Barbara (Bārbel) Branscum Mullen, entered into rest on Friday, July 22, 2022, she was 76. A first-generation German immigrant, Barbara embodied the heads-down grit of people new to our shores when she came to the United States in 1964. Barbara was born on May 28th, 1946 to Heinz and Irmgard Fuchs of Mannheim, Germany. She was raised and studied in Mannheim before coming to the United States. Barbara lived in Indiana for 20 years where she raised her five children before moving to Texas in 1986. Barbara was a smart, strong, independent woman who was not only bilingual but biliterate in German and English. A feisty spirit, she was never one to hold her tongue. Barbara taught herself to fish, sew, crochet, macrame, create floral arrangements, landscape, work on a computer, and nine times out of ten she could even tell you what was wrong with your vehicle. She was well known for her famous German potato salad and drinking a hot cup of coffee anytime of the day. Barbara was predeceased by her father, Heinz and her mother, Irmgard Fuchs and her husband, Eric Mullen. She is survived by her brothers Achim Fuchs and Uli Fuchs of Germany. She leaves behind her children, Michael Gregory of Denver, Colorado; Tanja (Branscum) Yma of Clifton, Texas; Melinda Branscum of Ft. Worth, Texas; Rodney Branscum (Tammy) of Mountain Home, Arkansas and William (Billy) Branscum of Georgetown, Delaware. She is also survived by her grand-children, Alisha (Branscum) Quaid, Justin Branscum, Alex Yma (Jessica), Zander Yma, Kyle Branscum, Kaitlynn (Collins) Woodard (Chris), Lauren (Branscum) Cadle (Damon), Clayton Branscum, and Marshall Branscum (Kaitlyn). She also has 11 great-grandchildren. Barbara also leaves behind her beloved dog of nine years, Pauly, a dog legends are made of. Pauly could always be found cuddled up next to her, taking over her bed, or begging for a belly rub. Funeral Service Friday July 29, 2022 at West/Hurtt Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 P.M.