Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Blevins Shumate

Edna Elizabeth Blevins Shumate age 88, of West Jefferson, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Shumate was born on April 15, 1927 in Ashe County to Edgar and Carrie Elliott Blevins. Mrs. Shumate was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Garland Shumate, son, Bob Shumate, two sisters, Irene Blevins, Pauline Church, two brothers, Theodore Blevins, and Charlie Blevins. Edna worked several places during her life time, The Tucker Hotel, Bina Cafe in West Jefferson and then Grandview Nursing Home in Jefferson, where she enjoyed working with the patients there. She worked until she was in her seventies. The first and most important priority in life was her children. She always put them first. Edna was a devoted wife and mother, with a good sense of humor. Mrs. Shumate attended Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church when her health allowed. God has called Edna home to be with her mom, dad, husband, son and family. She will be missed very much with hurting hearts.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in West Jefferson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shumate is survived by: four sons, Howard Shumate and wife Linnia of West Jefferson, Tom Shumate of West Jefferson, Harold Shumate and wife Diane of Crumpler, Larry Shumate of West Jefferson, two sisters, Juanita Mullis, Ruth McNeill and husband Earl all of West Jefferson. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

The family request no food please. Flowers will be accepted.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Shumate's arrangements.

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