Cherryville - Mrs. Carolyn Newton Bumgarner, 88, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cherryville.

Mrs. Bumgarner was born on November 10, 1931 in Gaston County, NC a daughter of the late Marion Gideon Newton and Sulie Kay Carpenter Newton. She retired from Gaston County Schools after 26 years as an administrative assistant at John Chavis Middle School in Cherryville. Mrs. Bumgarner was the last living charter member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church where she was very active. She served as organist for many years and also served in various other capacities.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Bumgarner; a son-in-law, Larry Craig; a sister, Bonnie Farmer and seven brothers, Ralph, Frank, Wilbur, Joe, Robert and Keith Newton.

Survivors include a daughter, Vicki B. Craig of Lincolnton; a son, Michael "Doodle" Bumgarner and wife Jane of Cherryville; three grandchildren, Tim Bumgarner, David Bumgarner and Matt Craig; seven great grandchildren, Kyle, Chris, Cash, Taelyn, Boone, Brett and Chase and one great-great grandchild, Ares. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Bumgarner will lie in state from 10:00 AM until 2:00PM on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home.

A Private Funeral Service will be held at Anthony Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Dennis Bean officiating.

Burial will be in City Memorial Cemetery in Cherryville.

Memorials may be made to Anthony Grove Baptist Church, 100 Anthony Grove Church Road, Crouse, NC 28033.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Bumgarner.