Mrs. Carrie Ham Mullis age 78 of Sparta, NC died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Mullis was born May 14, 1930 in Ashe County to the late Carl and Lockie Stike. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mullis and a son, John Wayne Mullis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day, Rev. J.D. Walton and Rev. Hobert Dowell. Burial will follow in the Turner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Monday at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Mullis is survived by: 5 sons: Roger Mullis and wife Marie of Laurel Springs, David Mullis of Jefferson, Robert Mullis and wife Barbara, Mason Mullis both of Sparta and Odel Taylor and wife Rita of N. Wilkesboro. 2 sisters: Bonnie Parsons and Virginia Parsons both of Sparta 1 brother: Rufus Ham of Glade Creek 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.