Clara Grace (Gillett) Mullender, 93, of Waldo, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne, Kansas.

Grace was born may 22, 1922 on the family farm near Waldo, the daughter of Fred and Violet (Tabler) Gillett.  She grew up in the rural Waldo area and graduated from Waldo High School.

Grace was united in marriage to Werle C. Mullender on May 22, 1940 in Osborne.  This union was blessed with three children; Vanan, Marla and Janis.  They made their home on a farm north of Waldo.  Werle preceded her in death on August 3, 2002.

Grace was a devoted wife and homemaker.  She was always helping Werle on the farm.  She also drove the school bus for Waldo - Paradise School District # 399 for many years.  She was a member of the Waldo United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.  She enjoyed collecting rocks, fishing and doing crafts.

Surviving family include her son, Vanan Mullender (Brenda) of Waldo, Kansas; daughters, Marla Brumbalow and Janis Harp (Charles) all of Waldo, Kansas; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers Rex Gillett and Max Gillett, and a granddaughter Collette Harp.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Vincent Cemetery north of Waldo.  There will be no visitation. A Memorial has been established with the Waldo Senior Center.  Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.