Ora Lee

Ora Lee lived a wonderful life, cherishing her summers spent with friends and family in Pine Valley, Utah.She was a graduate of Dixie High School and Dixie College, where she reigned as Fine Arts queen.She married Clark McMullin in the St. George Temple on September 22, 1948.Together they shared a life of love and respect.They loved to golf and travel, enjoying cherished memories with wonderful friends.Ora Lee worked as an accountant for the Washington County School District for 30 years.The people she worked with always had a special place in her heart.She loved music and learned to play the piano and organ at an early age.She was a member of the Southern Utah Heritage Choir for nearly ten years.

Ora Lee lived a life of compassionate service.From crocheting afghans for grandchildren, to cooking countless meals, she served with her hands and her whole heart.Every occasion was special because of her touch.Her grandchildren smile when they remember her legendary Easter egg hunts and memorable Christmas Eve gatherings.It was so important to her that her family be together.

Her faith was anchored in the gospel of Jesus Christ.A strong faith which she has instilled in her family.Hers was a faith of action that led her to serve others.As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she served as both ward and stake Relief Society president, ward organist, and worked in the temple and treasured the moments she spent there.A highlight of her life was serving with her husband as missionaries in the Pennsylvania/Pittsburgh Mission.

As one of the great mothers in Zion, Ora Lee was a matriarch who knew her children individually and loved her family above all.She taught her children to pray and to love and respect one another as she loved and honored her husband.She created a home where love and peace were felt within its walls.

She is survived by her husband, Clark, of St. George; four children: Jane (Murray) Gubler, St. George, Utah; Paul (Roberta) McMullin, St. George, Utah; Jeff (Jill) McMullin, Gilbert, Arizona; Jon Barry (Tamra) McMullin, Darien, Connecticut; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Rae (Francis) Frye, Brawley, California; Rexine (Con) Rowley, St. George, Utah; Mary Esther (Howard) Putnam, Pine Valley, Utah.She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Wendell.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ora Lee McMullin Music Scholarship at Dixie State College.