Cleta (Finley) Mulholland (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Cleta Sue (Finley) Mulholland, daughter of Bill Frank and Joyce Lynell Luttrel Finley, was born January 8, 1956 in Modesto, California. She passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 in her home in Lebanon, Missouri and the age of seventy years, six months and ten days.
Cleta was raised in Modesto, California and graduated from Davis High School. She was united in marriage to Michael “Moe” Mulholland on March 26, 2000. He passed away December 19, 2011.
In addition to her husband, Moe, Cleta is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Joyce Finley; her daughter, Michelle Cash; two sisters, Florene Dunham and Loretta Dunham; and her niece, Tellisa Tollison.
She is survived by two sisters, Terry Martinez and her husband Sam of Oakdale, California and Holly Finely of Lebanon, Missouri; thirty-three nieces and nephews; and a cherished friend and former husband, Michael Cash, of Lebanon, Missouri.
Cleta moved to Lebanon in 2013 and opened “Another Time Around”, a second-hand store in Lebanon. She was very proud of her store and was happy to offer area residents useful items at a reduced cost.
She also enjoyed going to yard sales and doing scrapbooking. She had a fondness for frogs and had a gift of raising houseplants and lizards. She also liked Mickey Mouse and collected many items pertaining to the famous Disney mouse.
Most of all, Cleta loved being called Nana by her “special kids”, Michael, Keton, Olivia and Kaje. As we remember Cleta, we honor a woman who touched the lives of many throughout her life. Her kindness and strength will remain in the hearts of all who loved her.
Memorial services for Cleta Mulholland will be Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. A visitation will follow. Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Carney Cemetery. A memorial to DAV has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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