Carolyn Joann Mahan, 62 of State Road, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mahan was born December 10, 1947 in Wilkes County to Johnnie and Annie Ruth Blevins Absher. She was a member of Way of Life Full Gospel Tabernacle and was self employed as a seamstress. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mahan was preceded in death by a daughter Patricia Cox; two brothers, Charles Absher and William Absher. She is survived by her husband Homer Mahan of the home; two sons, Johnny Mahan & wife Kimberly of Roaring River and Junior Mahan & wife Dawn of Roaring River; two brothers, Linville Absher and David Absher, both of State Road; two sisters, Susan Bauguess of State Road and Grace Norman of Elkin; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Way of Life Full Gospel Tabernacle with Rev. James Mahan and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.