Annette Patricia Mullin Kelsey, 79, departed this life and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1946 in London Derry, Ireland to Francis Joseph and Ellen Dougherty Mullin.
Annette spent much of her youth working at the Ben Sherman Shirt Factory and being a devoted caregiver to her parents and 9 siblings.
In 1964, Annette met the man she would go on to marry. On November 10, 1964, Annette married Bruce Lynn Kelsey at St. Eugene’s Cathedral in London Derry, Ireland.
From this marriage, Annette and Bruce would be blessed with 4 children. 1 daughter, Melessa Ann Kelsey, of London Derry, Ireland, who was born into heaven. And 3 sons. Kirk Lynn Kelsey (Nicole) of Lexington, SC. Barry M. Kelsey (Tammy) of Rockingham, NC. And Bruce Kent Kelsey (Lori) of Aynor, SC.
Annette grew up in the Catholic Church and would later convert to being of Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Melessa, 4 siblings (Benvon Mullin, Helen Mullin Pryor, Michael Mullin, and Derval Mullin Yarnell), and her late husband, Bruce Kelsey.
Annette was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. To know Annette was to love her. Her Kind heart and sweet spirit were infectious to those around her. This loss will be felt deeply by those she has left behind, but we find comfort in knowing her heavenly home is far greater than anything this world has to offer.
SURVIVORS:
5 siblings: Alastrionna Mullin Richards, Ingrid Mullin Johnston, Declan Mullin, Keelin Mullin Wharton, and Martin Mullin
1 dear sister-in-law: Patti Kelsey Davis
3 sons & their spouses
11 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren
A multitude of nieces & nephews (with 1 nephew, Declan (Isabel) Mullin of Scotland, being very special to her)
Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12 Noon in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY with Keelin Upchurch and Bro. Declan Mullin officiating
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Tuesday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Danny Blair, Brandon Blair, Adam Davis, Ashley Davis, Jonah Kelsey, Jacob Kelsey and Kyle Kelsey
Special music: Steve Stapp, Tammy Kelsey, and Lauren Millen
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
