Faye Woodward Bumgarner

Mrs. Faye Woodward Bumgarner, 102, of Lincolnton passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Heath House following a period of declining health.

Faye was born June 20, 1923 in Caldwell County to the late Ulmont George “W.G.” Woodward and Minnie Douglas Woodward.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Bumgarner; sisters, Beatrice Duncan, Lois Helton, Floy Helton, and Weyburn Neel; brothers, Billy Woodward and Harold Woodward; granddaughter, Ruby Heafner; and daughter-in-law, Trudy Bumgarner.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Ronnie Bumgarner of Lincolnton; Shelia Bumgarner (Lydia “Ann” Brown) of Rhodhiss; grandchildren, Anita Buckwell (Andrew) of Lincolnton, and Crystal Varner (Bruce) of Lincolnton. Also surviving are several generations of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:00PM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Mackie Funeral Service.

A memorial service will immediately follow in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service.

Graveside services will be private.

An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.mackiefh.com.

Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is assisting the family.