Phyllis Bumgardner Champion, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 24, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born in Cleveland County NC, to the late Austin L. and Nell Rice Bumgardner. Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and loved spending time at the beach where she and Perry lived for a number of years. Phyllis was a diehard Blue Devils fan. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. Phyllis will be missed greatly by her loving family and friends.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 57 years: Perry Champion, of the home

Daughter: DeDe Doyle (Jim), Valdosta GA

Grandchildren: Nicholas and Ellie Doyle

Brother: Bill Bumgardner (Betti), Kings Mountain, NC

Sister in law: Loreen Cain (John), Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain with Rev. Dr. John Sloan officiating

VISITATION: The family will receive visitors immediately following the service in the Stained Glass Room of the church

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA