Carolyn Burns McMullen, age 76, of 66 Ashwood Drive, Hot Springs, Virginia went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, surrounded by all of her family.

She was born March 27, 1943 in Clifton Forge to the late Claude Williams Burns, Sr. and Virginia Lucille Burns.

She was a hair dresser since April 1962 and owned her own shop in her home so that she could raise her children. Since 1970, her greatest works were at the nursing home where she felt God wanted her to be. Carolyn was a faithful member of Virginia Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of VFW Women's Auxiliary, Hot Springs.

She is survived by a daughter, Julie Dean and husband, Paul of Hot Springs; a son, Mike McMullen and wife, Jane of Marlinton, West Virginia; two sisters, Claudia Jo Terry and husband, Walter of Raphine, Elizabeth Ann Clements and husband, Sam of Craigsville; two brothers, C.W. Burns, Jr. and wife, Dreama of Millboro, Cyrus Samuel "Sam" Burns and wife, Karen of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Karleigh McMullen, Mikayla McMullen, Austin Dean, Dalton Knight; a number of nieces and nephews; special friends, Jenny, Carolyn, and Margret.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie McMullen.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Virginia Chapel United Methodist Church, Hot Springs, with Pastor Lorrie Aikens officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Virginia Chapel United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 116, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445.

Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements.

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