Mullins- Nell Owens, 69, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Marion County Regional Hospital. She was born in Marion County, a daughter of the late Clifton David and Flora Mae Lewis Owens. Surviving Mrs. Owens are one brother, Edward David Dick Owens (Barbara) of Winter Park, Florida; two sisters, Sallie Vee Jackson of Florence and Terri Pearl Owens Cash of Bradenton, Florida, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2011 in the sanctuary of Gapway Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church with burial in the church cemetery. An online guest book is available at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is assisting the family with arrangement