Helen Naomi Richardson Bulla

Published 7:45 am Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Mrs. Helen Naomi Richardson Bulla, 98, of New Hampshire Court, Mocksville, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice Home in Mooresville.
She was born on April 8, 1926 in Iredell County to the late Thomas Munsey and Betha Naomi Reeves Richardson, and was the last surviving of their 10 children.
Helen enjoyed living independently until suffering a stroke on Dec. 23, 2024. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Helen was the oldest surviving member of New Union Church and enjoyed serving in many capacities over the years, including the cemetery and history committees. Her life was an example to “Live in such a way that those who know you but don’t know God will come to know God because they know you.”
In addition to her parents, her siblings and their spouses, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Carey Bulla Jr.
Survivors include: her caregiver and cousin, Brenda Reeves Thompson (Jim); caregiver and niece, Ann Scruggs (Jim); sister-in-law, Patsy Bulla; nephews, Alan Barker, Kevin Richardson, and Keith Bulla; niece, Valerie Richardson; great-nieces, Elizabeth Barber (Cristian) and Meggan Clapper; great-nephews, Ryan Barker (Mallorie), Jeremy Barker (Pauly), and Tommy McDaniel (Amanda); great-great-nieces, Nevaeh Barker, Makenzie Barker, Lydia Barker, Georgia Barker, Kalissa Barker, Khloe Barker, and Illyana L. McDaniel; and great-great-nephew, Declan N. McDaniel.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at New Union Church Cemetery with Pastor Timothy Lowery officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: New Union Church, c/o Doris Dyson, 1469 County Line Road, Mocksville, NC 27028.
“No Regrets – You may be sorry that you spoke, sorry you stayed or went, sorry you won or lost, sorry so much was spent. But as you go through life, you’ll find – you’re never sorry you were kind.”
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.