Sharon Lynn Bumgarner Obituary

Sharon Lynn Bumgarner of Hickory, North Carolina passed away on September 2, 2026. Sharon, born on July 24, 1961, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Sharon will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Sharon will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Sharon’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her mother Linda Louise Ellis Briggs; her husband Richard Bumgarner; and her niece Kayla Briggs. She is survived by: her father Daniel Woodrow Briggs; her brother Eric Briggs (Melinda); her uncle Larry Ellis; her stepdaughter Kristen Souza (Marcos); her children, Logan and Ethan; her stepson Kolby Bumgarner; and her cousins, Tim and Edith Stafford.