Traci Elaine Mull, age 59, of Howard, Kansas, passed away January 27, 2026 at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. She was born in Paris, France, the daughter of Connie (McDonald) Russell.
Due to her father being in the military, Traci traveled all over the world as a child. After graduating from high school, Traci attended Cosmetology School. She later took a job at West Elk Schools in Howard where she worked in the kitchen for many years. She loved her job as she loved helping others and getting to see all of the students on a daily basis. She was selfless, and her enjoyment was seeing other people happy.
On November 9, 1991, Traci married Jamie S. Mull. They began their life journey together for the next 39 years enjoying camping and fishing, raising their two children, and ultimately enjoying time with their grandson, Jameson, who became their world. Traci loved spending time with her dogs and working on crossword puzzles, but most importantly spending time with family. She was a true friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors including her husband, Jamie, are children, Christopher (Andrea) Mull of Howard, Kansas and Cole Mull and Michael of Kansas City; her mother, Connie Russell of Augusta, Kansas; her siblings, Todd (Lisa) Gilmore of Augusta, Kansas and Dallas (Peggy) Gilmore of Wellington, Kansas; and her grandson, Jameson Mull of Howard, Kansas. Traci was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Russell and grandparents, Don and Rosalie McDonald.
Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas. Memorials have been suggested in her name to the W.E. Pats at West Elk Schools and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)