Carol Ann Mullins-Fields Obituary (1948

Carol A. Mullins-Fields, 75, of Westgate, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 29, 2023, at NorthCrest Specialty Care in Waterloo, Iowa. Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 8, 2023, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Westgate, with Rev. Kent Peck officiating. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard, Iowa and for one hour before the services at the church on Thursday. Interment: St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Westgate. Condolences may be sent to Mia Fields-Wilson at P.O. Box 1055 Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Carol Ann Mullins was born January 9, 1948, in Fayette County, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Elinor (Radischat) Mullins. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Westgate. Carol graduated from West Central High School in 1966. She then completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa. Shortly after college graduation, Carol moved to California where she obtained her masters degree from Pepperdine University. Carol devoted her working years to helping people. She worked to combat homelessness in California and counseled families in Iowa. Carol had strong beliefs in protecting human rights and social justice. She married Isaac Fields and this union was blessed with a daughter, Mia Fields. Carol enjoyed entertaining others! She loved spending time with friends and is known for hosting outdoor parties and social events. Carol had special ties to the Mississippi River and spent most of her summers at her trailer near Marquette, Iowa. It was her "happy place". She had many friends, but her grandsons were the light of her life! Carol was preceded in death by her brother Larry Mullins, parents Russel and Elinor Mullins, husband Isaac Fields, and many close aunts, uncles, and cousins. Carol is survived by her daughter Mia Fields-Wilson, and two grandsons, Isaac Wilson and Camden Wilson.