Ami J. Mulkey
Ami J. Mulkey, 80, of Greenville passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. She is the daughter of the late Mallie Ree and Bertie Belle Cooper Arrington. She was preceded in death by her youngest son, David Stanley Mulkey; her husband, Hal Robert Mulkey, Sr.; her brother, Robert R. Arrington of Pelham, GA; and her sister, Jeannie Rector, of Canton, NC.
Early in her career, Mrs. Mulkey worked as an administrator for the Red Cross in Asheville, NC. When the family moved to SC, she started the nursery program at Hampton Heights Baptist Church. She was a long time educator with the Greenville County School System having taught at Simpsonville Elementary, Bryson Middle, and Greer High School. She also served as the Principal of Alexander Elementary.
Mrs. Mulkey attended Christ Church Episcopal Church.
She is survived by two sons, Hal Robert Mulkey, Jr. of Spartanburg and Stephen G. Mulkey (Judy) of Greenville, three grandchildren, Andrew, Madeline, and Emily Mulkey, and her sister, Betty Sue Moore of Berea, KY.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., in the Chapel at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church on Friday, October 4, 2013. The family will greet friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Buncombe Street United Methodist Church Confirmation Class, PO Box 1988, Greenville, SC 29602 or Public Education Partners, 225 South Pleasantburg Drive, Suite E6, Greenville, SC 29607.
Steve, you told me your mother had passed away a few years ago. I do not know how I stumbled upon this page but now I have a page to go to to relive my memories of her as my 5th and 6th grade teacher and librarian at Bryson.
What I remember most about her is that she made her little 5th graders grow up–she didn’t give us a choice. Also I remember having to stay after school one day but had not told her I did not have a way home–she took me home.
Your mom died a little more than a year later than my mother died (May 2012).
Take care.
You probably won’t see this condolence but know that I have very fond memories of your mother.
David Phillips
One other thing to mention.
I remember when your brother David died. I believe he had leukemia.
Not only is “David” my name, but “Stanley” is my brother’s name.
Take care.