Joanne Artie Mulford

Joanne Artie Mulford, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Green Cove Springs, Florida on July 12, 2017. Joanne was born in Buchanan County, Iowa on April 29, 1927 and moved to Green Cove Springs, Florida in 1959. She just celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by her beloved family.   Joanne was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs, Florida and a resident at Penney Retirement Community until May of this year. Joanne was loved by all her knew her and will be missed by many.   She was preceded in death by her husband, William Mulford, M.D. and her son Paul Mulford. She is survived by six children, daughter Artie Franz of Marianna, FL, son William Mulford Jr. of St Petersburg, FL, daughter Julia Mulford of Tampa, FL, son Luke Mulford (Isabell) of Zephyrhills, FL, daughter Laura Mulford of Tallahassee, FL, and son Matthew Mulford (Kelli) of Green Cove Springs, FL. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Alex Franz, Aaron (Jaime) Franz, Adam Franz, Andrew Franz, Samantha (Ariel) Arce, Hannah Mulford, Matthew “Everett” Mulford, Jr, Kayla Mulford, Paige Mulford and eight great grandchildren.   A memorial service will be held graveside at Hickory Grove Cemetery on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:00 A.M with the Rev. Mark Hults officiating. A reception to celebrate her life will be held at the home of Matthew and Kelli Mulford immediately following the service for family and friends.   Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Community Hospice of N.E. Florida or Penney Retirement Community.   Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.   Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043 (904)284-4000.