Helen Jean Mullins Raulerson's Obituary
Helen Jean Mullins Raulerson, 79, of Hawthorne, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Born on June 12, 1946, in Haysi, Virginia, Helen was the daughter of James Mullins and Stella Wells Mullins. In 1956, she moved with her family to Hawthorne, Florida, a town she cherished and called home for most of her life.
In December of 1964, Helen married Ralph Cline Raulerson, and together they shared 47 years of marriage. She was a long-time member of First Assembly of God in Hawthorne. Her faith in Jesus was the most important part of her life.
Helen was a homemaker for many years, dedicating herself to raising her children and caring for her family. Later in life, she worked at Miller’s Grocery Store in Hawthorne for sixteen years, where she became a familiar and friendly face to many in the community.
Helen loved spending time outdoors and was deeply devoted to her family. She was a friend to many and never met a stranger. She was always checking in on neighbors and lending a helping hand whenever she could.
She is survived by her five children: John Raulerson, Jeff Raulerson, Charlie Raulerson (Kelly), Stella Raulerson, and Larry Raulerson; her sisters Sally Mullins Dougherty (George) and Angie Mullins Hunter (Greg); her brothers Charles Mullins (Starla) and Larry Mullins (Arbutus); grandchildren Crystal, Lindsey, Robert, Kyle, Justin, Olivia, Ethan, and Evan; great-grandchildren Ayden, Hemsley, John Lewis, Josiah, and Gigi; her devoted nieces, Roxanne Crocker Ashline and Tiffany Mullins Gibbons; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ralph Raulerson; her parents James and Stella Mullins; and siblings James Mullins Jr., Josh “Gobel” Mullins, Roy Mullins, Laurine Mullins Stevens, Dorothy Mullins Macks, Georgia Ann “Peewee” Mullins Crocker, and Bruce Mullins.
Helen will be remembered for her love, kindness, and the joy she brought to those around her. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her family, friends, and the community she so dearly loved.
Funeral services to honor the life of Helen Raulerson will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Williams-Thomas Hawthorne Chapel, 22205 SE 69th Ave. Hawthorne, FL. Burial will follow in Hawthorne Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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