Norma Jean Bumgarner
July 11, 1942 ~ May 25, 2010
Resided in:
Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Swannanoa – Norma Bumgarner, age 67 went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2010. Mrs. Bumgarner was born during the height of World War II on July 11, 1942. She spent her childhood in Cliffside, North Carolina where her descendants originally settled in the late 1600s. She and her husband moved to the mountains of North Carolina in the late 1960's, where she resided for the remainder of her life.
Mrs. Bumgarner was an avid reader of murder mysteries. She was a skilled seamstress, quilter, knitter and beader. She generously shared many of her creations with many lucky people including her children who have fond memories of Easter dresses sewn by her.
Mrs. Bumgarner was preceded in death by her husband Arbuth Bumgarner of Swannanoa, NC and her parents Eugene and Muriel Gosey of Cliffside, NC.
Mrs. Bumgarner is survived by her sister Diane Gosey of Spartanburg, SC. Her four children, John Bumgarner and wife Julie of Charlotte, NC, April Mathis and her husband Kevin of Fairview, NC, Stephen Bumgarner of Asheville, NC and Susan Bumgarner of Lincolnton, NC. Her six grandchildren, Nicholas Bumgarner, Holly, Will, Kindle and Anna Mathis and Cody Bumgarner.
She will be missed by countless family, friends and coworkers. A visitation will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704 on Friday, May 28, 2010 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. A service to celebrate her life will be held immediately after the visitation at 6:30pm with Reverend Bill Clark officiating.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials for Norma Bumgarner be made to the American Cancer Society at http://tinyurl.com/3azunxk.
John –
Rich and I are so sad to hear the news about your mother. I know this is a sad time for you; just know that we are both thinking about you. Please call on us if you need us for anything.
Love, Kathi and Rich
April,
I am very sorry to hear the sad news!! I have fond memories of being at your house and knowing your mother, You and your family are in my prayers. With much Love, Linda
John,
We were sorry to hear about your mom. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.
Mick and Wendy
John,
We were truly saddened to learn on the loss of your mother. You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Glenn and Joyce
April,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Susie
I’m very sad to hear of the loss of your mother. Norma was a great person. It has been may years since working at the video store, but I’ll always have fond memories of her. Please know that I am thinking of you and all the family at this time.
Dean
To the Bumgarner Family:
I could never imagine life with our your mom. I have been around for over 30 years and loved her like my own mother. My thoughts and prayer are with each of you as you go through this very tough time. She was one of a kind and life is a much darker place without her smile and warmth. Please remember that she is with God and in a much better place, in no pain, smiling down on each of you. You have my love and my deepest sympathies. If I can do anything for any of you, please let me know. I will miss her greatly.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you both. Mary and Peter Cruz
Dear John and Julie,
We are thinking of you in your time of loss and sending you all of our best wishes and prayers.
April we are so sorry about the loss of your Mom. It is very ironic that your Mom and my Dad are both in heaven now and both fought such a hard and long battle with their cancer. May God bless you and you feel his presence with you!
Dear John,
It was very sad to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you.
Paul
Dear John and Julie,
We are thinking of you today and share your sorrow. Take comfort in the fact that your mother is finally at peace
All our love,
Ann, Kathy and Paul
Norma was a longtime friend and client of mine. She was a sweet, endearing lady who talked about her family with great admiration. I feel as though I know them all.
I will never forget the times and the stories we shared. Her face always lit up with laughter, and I am proud to have called her my friend. I,too, am a proud recipient of some of those wonderful handmade items her family speaks about and I will forever cherish them.
Norma Bumgarner WILL BE MISSED!
Norma was a longtime client and friend of mine. She was a sweet, endearing lady who always spoke of her family with great admiration. I feel as though I know each one of them.
Norma had an infectious smile and her laughter will be forever remembered. I will never forget the times or the stories we have shared. I am proud to have called her my friend.
I, too, am one of the lucky recipients of some of her handmade crafts that her family speaks of, and I will forever cherish them!
Norma Bumgarner WILL BE MISSED!
To the Bumgarner Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Norma many years ago at the video store. She was such a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. There is another beautiful angel in Heaven. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My sympathies to the entire Bumgarner family. Norma was a long time patron of the Oakley Library where we had many lively discussions about the mysteries she loved so much. It was always a joy to see her walk through the door. She will be greatly missed.
Cheryl Middleton & staff of the Oakley Library
Asheville, NC
To the Bumgarner Family
I’m so sorry to here about the passing of your mother. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We love you
Tina, Carroll and Claire Walker
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
Diane,
I am sending you a hug! I love you and wish I could be there with you today. I’ll be here for you when you return.
XOXOXO
Debra
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. If there is anything we can do for any of you please let us know.
Steve, Susie, John, April,: I am just now hearing about the loss of Norma…She has been on my mind lately, and just found out this afternoon…I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Norma was a great and outstanding woman. I had the priveledge of working for her for many many years, and being a swannanoa neighbor..Just know that she is in peace, she is another one of God’s angels, and she is in a wonderful place. Sending u all hugs..and may God Bless you all…