of Conway, AR
May 22, 1981 - March 24, 2014
Katie Ellen Carter Shumate, 32, of Conway passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014. She was born May 22, 1981, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Michael Wayne and Karon Hill Carter.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Katie is survived by her husband Duncan N. Shumate; sons, Ayden C. Shumate age 9, and Carter M. Shumate age 5; Daughter, Abigail Katherine Shumate age 7; mother, Karon Hill Carter; sister, Michael Carter Mitchell (John) of Yellville; brother, John Kirk Carter (Anh) of London, England; grandmother, Katie Pickett of Camden; and many other loving family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Wayne Carter, and brother, Micah Caleb Carter.
Funeral service will be 1p.m., Friday, March 28, 2014, at Second Baptist Church in Conway with Pastor Mark Dance officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers: John Mitchell, Brad Lipscomb, Tyler Pickett, Tanner Pickett, Max Hill, James Hill, Josh Brooks, Payton Brooks.
A memorial contribution fund has been set up at Centennial Bank in her name to go toward her children's education.
Duncan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Katie. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Pam Lee
Dear Shumate family,
I am so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. I will continue to pray for you all. Aiden was in my class last year and I remember Katie being such a sweet momma,
I pray for God's shadow to cover you all during this difficult time.
Susan Birdsong
Sweet Katie Bug you will be missed. You are more beautiful than you could ever know. I will miss your sweet voice and infectious laughter. I will be forever grateful for the memories we shared. Rest in the presence of God beautiful friend.
Katie, you are one of the most beautiful people I know, inside and out. Even though we didn't see or talk to each other on a regular basis, when we did, we picked up like time hadn't passed. Some of us have struggles that others can't even begin to understand. Those constant battles are so lonely. You now have peace and comfort with God. Heaven is so lucky to have you as an angel!
Duncan, I'm praying for peace and comfort for you, your beautiful children, and the rest of your family. Katie was so special to so many people.
Dear Carter and Shumate families: I grieve with you in your loss of a wonderful young woman. I got to know Katie when she was a teenager, and I was helping out with the Eastside Youth Ministry. Katie was so spiritually mature and winsome, really just a remarkable person. You will be reunited with her one day, but that doesn't make her passing any easier. Heartfelt prayers on behalf of your family. ~Ben
Duncan so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Katie was a beautiful and wonderful person inside and out! She was loved by so many! We will continue to pray for you all during this very difficult time.
We were so sorry to hear about Katie. Your family will be in our prayers. We will pray for strength and comfort at this difficult time. Larry and Jayne Hill
Duncan,
Sorry to hear about your loss. We will be praying for you brother!
Rader
Katie was such a blessing to every single person who had the pleasure to of known her. Her smile and glowing personality could make anyone feel at home. Her beautiful children are such a reflection of the type of person she was; kind, passionate and just perfect. You left such a huge impact behind and you will never be forgotten. We will love and miss you forever. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
I'm soo sorry for your loss. May god give you strength and comfort during this difficult time and from here on out. May he wrap his arms around the family and those precious children. Prayers go up for the family.
Katie was such a joy to work with. She always greeted me with a smile and asked about my litle girl. I enjoyed sharing mommy stories with her. She worked so hard and was so wonderful with our geriatric patient's. We will miss her!! Praying for all of you!!!
Duncan and family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Praying for a tangible peace and comfort that only The Holy Spirit can give you and your precious family through the days, weeks and months to come. Praying for you to be surrounded by non stop love from Jesus through all of your friends and family!
He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. (Psalms 91:4 NLT)
Praying for you and the kids. Katie was a beautiful lady inside and out. Standing in the gap for you guys!!!!
We are very sorry to hear about Katie. She has always been special to our family. We know she will be greatly missed!
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your Katie. I met her for the first time before the two of you got married, and saw her again at Sally's 80th birthday party. She was a kind person with three of the most well behaved children I have ever seen. In reading these messages, I see that Katie was a caring friend and an inspiration to many. I only wish that I had gotten to know her better. My prayers will be lifted up for you and for your loved ones.
Our prayers are with your family,
Brian, Mandi, Brody, & Megan Wilson
Carter and Shumate families you are in my thoughts and prayers. Katie was always such a joy to work with and always had a smile on her face. My heart just breaks at this sad news. May God give you the strength to make it through this terrible loss. Rest in peace sweet Katie! You will be missed by everyone that knew you.
Karon you and your entire family are in my prayers. May that peace that passes understanding hold you now ..much love sunny
Katie will be so missed. She was such a blessing and we are thankful for the time we knew her. Duncan, you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Duncan, our love and prayers are with you, Aiden, Abby Kate, and Carter.
Katie was very loved and will be missed!
I will truly miss Katie. She was so kind and sweet , always willing to help anyone. My thought and prayers are with you and the children, during this tragic time. May God give you strength.
Duncan,
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Duncan & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I had the privilege of knowing and rooming with Katie in college and she was such an inspiration to me. The news of her passing saddens my heart and I will never forget her sweet smile.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Our love and our prayers.
The world will be a little more dim without your beautiful soul to shine so brightly on it.I'm very greatfull for the time I got to know you. Only God truly knows us completely and I'm glad you're contently embraced in his arms right now.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of Katie's family.
Katie you were one of the sweetest most respectable girls I ever knew. You were a friend to me when I needed a friend. You made me laugh, smile when no one else could! I'll never forget our time we worked together at Stage. You putting your tiny self into a small box and popping out of it at a staff meeting! We were only 16...but we both knew the value of hard work. We worked hard and played hard! We cheered hard and studied hard! You made me realize who I wanted to be and could be!!! I love you! Prayers for your sweet children and family!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Katie was a beautiful young woman inside and out. I will miss her sweet spirit. I know that she is at home with The Lord. May the God of peace comfort bring comfort to the family that is left behind. I will miss being with you all on Friday but my heart will be with you as well as my prayers! You are loved!
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Katie when I lived in Conway and worked with the UCA dance team. She was kind enough to sponsor our girls and offer a few freebies. We shared a few conversations about raising kids, clothes, and just life. Your family is in my prayers. May the God of peace and comfort wrap His arms around you so that you can physically feel His touch. Please accept my sympathies.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Katie was such a joy to work with. Praying for the family.
Duncan. We love you our hearts and prayers are with you and the kids. We are always here for you
Katie was such a kind and sweet soul. Love and prayers to you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. You and the children will be in our prayers. Please contact me if anything is needed.
Our prayer are & will be with you & your family.
Rest in Love my sweet friend!!! Praying for your family!!! You'll be missed!! Love you!!!
We will remember Katie with only the best of memories. Her beautiful smile and loving heart. Duncan our prayers are with you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Praying for comfort
I am so sad and can not begin to imagine what you are going through. Katie was such a beautiful, kind person. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Our family will be praying for you and the kids.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4
I spent several years with this amazing woman. She had a glow about her that every one noticed. She was the best person I've ever worked for. She had the biggest heart. She would bring her beautiful babies into the salon. & the love she had for them was amazing! She was truly a good person & I will never forget her or that glow she had around her constantly. Rip Katie Shumate. I love you!
Duncan our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you go thru this trying time. May you find peace thru our Lord & lean on him for strength. We love y'all!
We love you guys and you can count on us to keep your family in our prayers!
Duncan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family will be in our prayers.
May God bless you and hold your family during this difficult time. You have and will be in my thoughts and prayers!
I love you all.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all the family!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My heart goes out to the family. You all will be in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant your family peace in this difficult time.