On May 20th, Rachel Lynn Bumgarner, treasured daughter, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 33 years. Rachel was born and raised in Cartersville, Georgia and earned a degree in Anthropology from the University of Georgia, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Her passion for travel and exploration led her to the corners of the US as well as abroad, including Italy and Australia.
Rachel leaves behind her parents William Bumgarner and Brenda Bumgarner, siblings John (Cindy) Bumgarner and Kathryn (John) Bumgarner Ballard, as well as nieces Evangeline and Maya and nephew Toby.
Graveside services were conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 25th of May, 2023 at Stony Point Cemetery 2017 Stony Point Road in Knoxville, TN 37914.