of Benton, AR
September 13, 2012
J. Marie Bumgardner, age 88, of Benton went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born on November 10, 1923 in England, AR to the late Charlie J. and Minnie Mae Miller. She was a homemaker, an excellent cook, and a member of Highland Heights Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, William Z. (Bill) Bumgardner, three brothers, Charlie, Claude, and Calvin Miller, and three sisters, Rita Woods, Eula Clark, and Pat Chaney.
Survivors include her children, Bob Bumgardner (Reita) of Clarksville, TN, Randy Bumgardner of Orlando, FL, and Debbie (Jim) Petty of Searcy, AR; sister, Veda Cox of Benton; brother, Dee Ray Miller of Scott, AR; four grandchildren, Mark Bumgardner of Zionsville, IN, Eric Bumgardner of Georgetown, TX, Brian Petty of Maumelle, AR, and Lisa Petty McCoy of Las Vegas, NV, and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Rev. Bob Stuckey officiating. Interment will follow in Old Rosemont Cemetery in Benton..
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon September 16th at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203-9984.
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13 Condolence(s)
Jerry Drye Evans
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Randy - It's 1 a.m. and I am reading the obituaries from Benton. Don't know if you remember or not but my parents grew up there even though they lived in Mena. When I say the name Bumgardner, I had a sad feeling in my heart, as though I knew it was your Mom. As I started to read, I could just hear you saying "Marie and Bill . . . " That was years ago in Conway at SCA (UCA) . . I am so sorry for your loss. I know it was tough and will be for some time. I hope you are well and will do everything you can to continue to move forward and smile at the fun memories of your Mom, not the sad ones. Take care ~ Jerry (Sp. Ed. Classes at UCA and gray upstairs apartment)
Katy and Bill Richardson
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Bob and Reita, I just learned of your Mom's death as I was searching for another obituary (Charlene Kirkwood Williams Mom). We've been away for a month - just got back a couple of weeks ago and obviously missed the obituary if it was in the Dem/Gaz. We are so sorry for your loss. Reita, please contact me by the email I used for this note, or search facebook using both maiden and married last names.
Andi
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Randy, I just received The England Democrat, and learned of your loss. I am so sorry.
Much love to you and your family...Andi
David and Marcia Chaney
Monday, September 17, 2012
We have many memories of great times with your family and are saddened to hear of your loss. May God comfort and care for you all at this time.
Beverly Burks
Monday, September 17, 2012
Randy, sorry to hear about your mother, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita Matlock & Fannie Lienhart
Monday, September 17, 2012
Randy, our prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your Mother.
With Love, Fannie and Rita
DAVID GAMMEL
Monday, September 17, 2012
To Randy Debbie and Bobby i remember the good times we had at Keo and Toltec Church. Ialways considered your family as family .My prayers are with you at this time look forward to when we meet again .Love you all David Gammel
gary& belva hammer
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Randy, Bob,Debbie
Belva and I saw where Marie went to be with the Lord, sunday A.M. Her and Bill, was a wonderful part of our lives, we were very blessed to of knowm your parents, and all of you. Please accept our deepest sympathy, we will all miss her greatly. May God bless each one of you, you will be in our prayers. Love, gary &belva.
Deborah Grisham Heien
Sunday, September 16, 2012
To Randy Bobbie and Debbie, Your family was such a wonderful part of my childhood. Sorry about the loss of your mom. To have had her for so many years, is such a blessing. Hope the memory of the happy times you had together will bring you comfort in the coming years.
lonnie whittemore
Sunday, September 16, 2012
sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with the family
Leonard Conner
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Marie was loved and will be missed. Our sympathy to all of her family.
Love,
Leonard and Tracey
Debra Bunn
Friday, September 14, 2012
Here are just a few things I'd like to say about Marie. She was not only my neighbor, but a true friend. When my mother died, Marie was there not only with words of comfort, but she allowed me to be a part of her life. We would go shopping together, or get our nails done. She taught me how to take care of the plants in my garden. With Marie you always knew where you stood with her. She spoke her mind with a sassiness that could bring a gasp....then a laugh. To look at us together, you'd think that we were an odd couple. Different races, different religions, different generations, different social histories. None of that mattered to Marie, she treated me like a daughter. I miss her,
Jerome Taylor
Thursday, September 13, 2012
I am very sorry that you have lost your dear loved in death. The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness we feel when we loose someone close to us can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God's word for comfort. Please read 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 as these verses will assure your heart of God's love for you. Also prayerfully read Acts 24:15 and notice the promised held out to those that have fallen asleep in death.