BUNN , NC-- Carolyn Baker Mullen, 86, of Bunn, died Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 2023 at Wake Med.

Born November 14, 1936, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Johnny and Ollie Shearin Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Gene Mullen; sisters, Evelyn B. Young and Jan B. Earnhardt.

A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 in the Bunn Cemetery. The family received friends immediately following the service and other times at the home of Mann and Nikki, 160 Mullen Rd. Bunn.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter Phama Larsen-Johnston and husband, Jim Johnston; sons and daughters-in-law, Mann and Nikki Mullen; Ted and Alicia Mullen all of Bunn; nine grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601, https://www.alz.org/

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.