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Shirley Bumgarner Obituary

Shirley Bumgarner CLAREMONT Shirley Jean Presnell Bumgarner, 66, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley after a period of declining health. Shirley was born Jan. 18, 1945 in Yancey Co. to the late Claude and Myrtle Laws Presnell. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and retired as a receptionist for Lutheran Home East. Shirley was known for her special love and caring for others. A talent that the Lord blessed her with was her love and success with flowers and the ability to create beautiful floral arrangements, most of which was used to decorate the church. Although, she was never blessed with children, she shared her love for them with patience and kindness. Her love for the Lord and her beautiful smile will be missed by many of those whose lives she touched. Surviving are her husband, Lee Bumgarner of the home; her loving pet, Tessa; a sister, Linda Morris of Claremont; four brothers, Harold Dean Presnell and his wife, Willa of Morganton, Danny Presnell and his wife, Beverly of Lehigh Acres, Fla., Larry Presnell and his wife, Tammy; and special niece, Karlye of Denver, N.C.; and Maurice Presnell and his wife, Kim of Marion; a number of nieces and nephews, special friends; Matthew and April Taylor of Hildebran, God-children, Mark and Mary Taylor of Hildebran. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Huffman and the Rev. Dr. Randy Setzer officiating. Entombment will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, 2288 Zion Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602, Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658 or contributions to Gideons International , Hickory Camp for memorial Bible donations, P.O. Box 1505, Hickory, NC 28603. Condolences may be made online at www. hickoryfh.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2011.

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Darrin & Lisa Lail

September 7, 2011

Lee, Shirley was a special lady! My children loved her as much as we did. She always had a sweet smile and was always a joy to be with. Please know we will be praying for you in the days ahead.

September 6, 2011

Lee, We were very blessed to have known and loved Shirley. I will remember the times we hunted flowers and decorations for the church and the fun we had together. Of course, her faithfulness and sweetness in the choir and her encouragment when we always needed it. She will be missed, but I know the angels are rejoicing in Heaven and she is singing in that Heavenly choir. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead. The Bud Pierce Family

B.K. Lail

September 5, 2011

Lee and family, we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Shirley was a very special friend and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her sweet smile and her always reply "I'm fine" will be missed. We love and appreciate you more than you know. Love and prayers, B.K. and Sylvia Lail

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