Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameMary Jo Bulla
Birth3 Jun 1946
Death18 Apr 2019, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
FatherAlfred Murray Bulla (1916-1987)
MotherNell Johnson Kirk (1920-1984)
Spouses
Birth1940
Death1980
BurialRowan Memorial Park, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherErnest E. Julian (1915-1988)
MotherHazel Griffith (1915-1981)
ChildrenAshley
 Wendy
 Rhonda
Birth23 Sep 1947, Stanly County, NC
Death10 Jul 2002, Horry County, SC
BurialBrookhill Memorial Gardens, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
Notes for Mary Jo Bulla
Mary Jo Bulla Catoe

Mary Jo Bulla Catoe, 72, of Rockwell, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at her residence.

She was born June 3, 1946 to the late Alfred Bulla and Nell Kirk Bulla. Mary Jo was a 1969 graduate of North Rowan High School and a 1990 graduate of Rowan Cabarrus Community College with a certificate in Basic Law Enforcement. In 1993, she graduated from Shaw University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and became a deputy officer. In 1998, she obtained the rank of Lance Corporal after working many years as a Detention Officer. She retired from Law Enforcement after 16 years of service. Mary Jo was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Rockwell and the Spencer Women of the Moose Fraternity.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by husband, Larry E. Julian; second husband, Buddy L. Catoe; granddaughter, Jessica Livengood; sister, Brenda Kay Upton and half brother, Bill Kirk.

Mary is survived by daughters, Ashley Julian Bailey of Rockwell; Wendy Powell of Salisbury; Rhonda Fields of Salisbury; 7 grandchildren; great-grandchildren 4; and brother, Charlie Bulla (Bonnie) of Faith; and long time friend, Carolyn Waller of Rockwell.

There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mooseheart Child City & School, Mooseheart, Illinois.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Catoe family. 
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