Katherine M. Baumgardner

Swannanoa - Katherine M. Baumgardner, 81, of Swannanoa, went to her Heavenly rest Sunday, March 9, 2008 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in 1991 after 50 years of public food service. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Christian Center. Mrs. Baumgardner was the daughter of the late Charles and Mamie Turner Penland, and the widow of Thomas William Baumgardner, who passed away in 1964. Surviving are her daughter, Karen Carter of Swannanoa; sons: Maurice Baumgardner and wife Karen of Weaverville and Charles Baumgardner of Asheville; sister, Mildred Norris and husband Rayford of Greenwood, SC; nephew, Allen Marshbanks of Mars Hill; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 PM Wednesday at Faith Tabernacle Christian Center, with the Rev. William A. Robertson officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Green Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 PM at the church.