Mrs. Thulia Blevins Burgess, age 81 of Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, January 2, 2007 at Margate Health & Rehab. Mrs. Burgess was born August 11, 1926 in Ashe County to Edmond and Ocie Anne Blevins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Roger BLevins and Sam Blevins Jr. Burial will follow in Scott-Blevins Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Friday, January 5th at Badger Funeral Home. Mrs. Burgess is survived by: Her husband: Jimmie Burgess of the home Two sons: James Bingham of Jefferson, NC and Patrick Bingham of Four Oaks, NC Three sisters: Lessie Ham, Anna Lee Dickens & Bobbie Hart all of Lansing, NC One brother: William Blevins of Lansing, NC 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews Flowers are accepted. You may send your condolences to the family through our website at. www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.