KINGS MOUNTAIN - Deborah Smith Bumgardner resident of 906 Crescent Circle, passed away May 3, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Vernon Smith. She retired from Caldwell Banker as Office Administrator and a member of Family Worship Center Church of God. Deborah loved running and being called "MIMI" by her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother who had a strong faith. Survivors: Husband John Bumgardner, Kings Mountain, Son; Brian Smith, Lake Wylie, SC, Mother; Toy H. Smith, Kings Mountain, Sisters; Robin Lowery, Kings Mountain, Karen Badger and husband Mike, Kings Mountain, Grandchildren; Isabella and Anna-Grace, Special Uncle; Michael Smith, Special Nephew; Josh lowery, Special Niece; Cassie Whited and husband Apollo. Memorial service: Family Worship Center Church of God, Kings Mountain, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4 P.M. Rev. Roger Woodard, officiating. Visitation: Immediately following the Memorial Service at Family Worship Center and at other times at the home. Memorials: Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC.
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John,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Debbie was one of the sweetest and most upbeat people I have met. Thinking of you.
Mandi Langley
May 15, 2014
Karen and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Debbie was such a beautiful lady and was always so kind. She had such a beautiful smile and just made your heart feel good when she spoke. I can't imagine your heartache but I pray that God's love will give you peace and comfort as you face this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I pray you will have peace in knowing that she is smiling in Heaven now and one day you will see that lovely smile again. My love to you and your family. God Bless.
Teresa Patterson
May 9, 2014
John
My thougths and prayers are with you and the family, Debbie was a sweet and beautiful lady.
Linda Newsome
May 8, 2014
John, My thoughts are with you and your family. I know how much you loved her and how much she loved you. I always enjoyed her postings about her grandbabies. She was indeed a sweet and beautiful lady. And I do mean lady.
Kay Ashton
May 7, 2014
John: My sisters-Wanda, Beverly and I (your uncle Bill's girls) send our sincere sympathies to you and all your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra B Wilson
May 7, 2014
I will miss you my dear friend. You always had such a sweet smile and never complained even when we knew you were in pain. You were Gods example to us. May God bless your sweet husband and family as they will be missing you so much. Love you Debbie.
LaQuita Bray
May 6, 2014
John, I was very sorry to learn of Debbie's passing - you two made a great team. Got you squarely in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob McRae
May 6, 2014
John, Sorry for your lost. May the Lord comfort you, Knowing she will be seeing you again. Frank & Karen Fletcher
May 6, 2014
John, sorry for your loss. Debbie was a sweet heart...
May 6, 2014
My sincerest sympathies Coach. I pray God will be with you & your family in this time of need.
Tony Bryant
May 6, 2014
John, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my and John's thoughts and prayers.
April Blaine
May 6, 2014
Such a beautiful and precious person. I know she loved Jesus with her whole heart. It is so hard to give up those we love but we hold their memory in our heart forever. May the Lord Jesus grant peace and strength during this time of sorrow and loss.
Lorraine Norris
May 6, 2014
John, you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.
Kay & Tommy Hawkins
May 6, 2014
Brian and family - Fred and I were very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She was very strong and courageous. Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Steward
May 6, 2014
Debbie is my sister, who I love so much. The most sweet and forgiving person I know. Debbie was not only beautiful on the outside, but she was beautiful on the inside. Such a loving heart and spirit. I will miss her so much, but she will always be with me, I do know that. I know she is in heaven with our Daddy, and our Grandma and Grandpa. I love you Debbie! xoxo
I want to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this difficult time, it has meant so much to our family. Debbie loved all of you!
Robin Smith Lowery
May 6, 2014
Very special lady ..so sorry John and family..
Teresa MacFarlane
May 6, 2014
Debbie will be missed. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Prays for you and family.
Dianne & Philip Bunch
May 6, 2014
My condolences to the family of Deborah Bumgardner. May you pour out your feelings through prayer to the God who promises to comfort our hearts. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
J B
May 6, 2014
Sorry to learn of Debbie's passing. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Terry Morrow Mizelle
May 5, 2014
John, Brian & family, you all are in my thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time. Debbie was a very special lady; beautiful, kind & sweet. We were such good friends in high school & I hadn't seen her in years. I'll look forward now to seeing her one day in heaven as will all of you because you know that is where she is, with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Love & Prayers for all of you.
Ginger Herndon
May 5, 2014
John,so sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Debra Hipp
May 5, 2014
John, so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know her but hear she was a beautiful person with a strong faith in God. May he give you grace to get through the following days to come and be with you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
Lovingly,
Cindy Jolly Troublefield
Cindy Troublefield
May 5, 2014
John, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Anne Fox
May 5, 2014
So sorry to learn about Debbie's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Potter
May 5, 2014
John, I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. I will be praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
Sharon Hartman
May 5, 2014
Deborah you will be missed, our loss is Heaven Gain and one day we will meet again.
Tony & Clytie Smith
May 5, 2014
Sending prayers of comfort, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Cathy Young
May 5, 2014
john, brian and family. sorry for yout loss. bo maner
bo maner
May 5, 2014
Hi John and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Diane Phillips
May 5, 2014
John,
I am sorry to hear about Debbie's passing and will be thinking of you and her family.
Avis
Avis Morrow
May 5, 2014
I had the pleasure of knowing Debbie in high school and later in life through the job at Coldwell Banker. Such a sweet, sweet spirit in the Lord that Debbie had...always smiling even through the hard times. Sorry to loose her here, but Heaven has a beautiful new angel.
Deborah Hurlbut Link
May 5, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I grew up in Linwood knowing Debbie and Robin but have not seen either in years. She was so beautiful. Prayers for all
Elaine Flowers Morrison
May 5, 2014
So Sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. Praying for Johnny and family. May our precious Savior bring peace and understanding to this family left behind.
Lynn Lovelace Brown
May 5, 2014
Such a beautiful lady both inside and out. You will be missed.
We are praying for the family.
Jeff Vernon
May 5, 2014
John & Brian & Family,Toy,Robin & Karen, I am sadden to hear of Debbie's passing. I know Debbie loved her whole family and you all will certainly miss her. But most of she loved her Savior, he stopped pain and gave her,her angel wings on Saturday. May God bless and comfort each of you.
Lynn Yarbro
May 5, 2014
Johnny, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you go through this difficult time.
Donna Alexander Martin
May 5, 2014
God wraps His arms around those in pain. I hope you find comfort in His promise of everlasting life and that Debbie is waiting in splendor, song and glory and the greatest love known.
Wanda Blanton
May 5, 2014
John,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Rebecca Brock
May 5, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about this. Prayers going up for the family.
Susan Whetstine
May 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss,I ran into debbie about two months ago at SamsClub and it was wonderful to catch up after so many years,like so many we graduated together and i remember many wonderful days,she will be missed by many.our prayers are with you, kathy and frank burns
May 5, 2014
Mr. Bumgardner and Family so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Yarbrough Radford and Family
Stacy Radford
May 5, 2014
I am saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. I was hoping for us to get together again with old friends... At least I know we will meet again in Heaven one day. My thoughts, tears, and prayers go to John and the family... I will miss my beautiful, sweet, friend of teenage years............. Pam Bumgardner
Pam Bumgardner
May 4, 2014
It breaks my heart to hear of Debbie's passing. We went all the way through school together. She was a very dear friend that I lost touch with when we graduated. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each of you. Look up for your redemption draweth nigh. You will get to see her again one day.
Sandi Wright
May 4, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. I went to high school with her and we were friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ruby Pence
Ruby Pence
May 4, 2014
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