Obituary: Ella L. Woodworth Mullen, 85, long time resident of Canisteo and Troupsburg

Ella L. Woodworth Mullen, 85, long time resident of Canisteo and Troupsburg, died peacefully at Elcor, Horseheads, NY on Monday, January 13, 2025 following a lengthy illness.

Predeceased by her husband, William S. Mullen, parents Clarence and Mary (Stewart) Woodworth, brother Clair Roger Woodworth, and sister-in-law Frances Woodworth. Survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Woodworth, and siblings Larry (Jeanne) Woodworth, Alberta (William) Gray, Audrey (William) Hawkins, and Ronald Woodworth as well as her children Susan (Michael) Zimmer, Pamela (Stephen Knapp) Leach, William J. (Judy) Mullen, and Sharlene (Daniel) Carl.
Ella is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Mark (Sarah) Payne, Brenton (Danielle) Mullen, Heather (Dustin) Saxton, Jordan (Andy) Wellington, Kate (Tom) Buterbaugh, Kyle (Ciara) Leach, Chelsea Carl, Erica (Josh Johnson) Carl, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Ella was a devoted wife and mother. Raising her family and tending to the farm with her husband. After raising her family, she was employed at St. James Hospital as an aide. In her later years, she acquired her LPN degree and was employed at the VA Hospital in Bath, NY.
She also was a private nurse for many terminal patients that wanted to remain in their homes.
Ella was very talented. Her interests included crafting, cooking and music. Genealogy was another interest that she found fulfilling.
Remembrances can be left online @ www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bennett’s Creek Cemetery, P.O. Box 503, Andover, NY 14806 and/or CareFirstNY Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870.
Per Ella’s wishes, there are no calling hours or services. A private burial will be held at Bennett’s Creek Cemetery.
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1