Loreta Avalee Wheeler Mullins Obituary
The memory of Loreta Avalee Wheeler Mullins in Rockmart, Georgia, born in Lindale, Georgia, who passed away on January 4, 2026 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loreta Avalee Wheeler Mullins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bill Wheeler; her former spouse L. C. "Kayo" Mullins, Jr.; her parents, Lois Elizabeth Wood Gilbreath and Joseph Leroy Gilbreath; her siblings, Mary Roberson, Louise Rush, Jean Roberson, Bonnie Sorrells, Thurman Gilbreath, Brenda Edwards, Buford Gilbreath, Joyce Byrd and Doris Spoon; and her nieces, Nina Fennell and Frances Fennell.
She is survived by: her daughters, Patricia "Trish" Chappell (Burney Baldwin) and Susan Pierce (Ken); her grandchildren, Stephanie Williams (Scott), Wade Pierce (Britt) and Adam Pierce (Harley); her great grandchildren, Wright Williams, Blair Pierce and Polly Pierce; her brother Dan Gilbreath (Vivian); and her nieces, Tonya Pilgram, Sonia Lane (David), Kim Gilbreath and Debbie Foutz (Paul). She is also survived by grand nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Avalee's name to Second Baptist Church of Rockmart, 112 S. Piedmont Ave., Rockmart, GA 30153.
