Doris Bumgarner Lester

Doris Bumgarner Lester, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 24, 2024, at TerraBella Cramer Mountain Assisted Living.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Wannie Lester; parents, Iris (Dugan) Bumgarner, and Ada Bumgarner; siblings, Faye Fortenberry, Eleene Powers, Paul Bumgarner; and nephew, Gary Fortenberry.

She is survived by her son, David Wayne Lester Casteel; daughter, Teleena Stadther; son-in-law, Lee Stadther; grandsons, Derek Stadther, Dillon Stadther (Morgan); great granddaughter, Scottie; sister-in-law, Jean Bumgarner; and several nieces and nephews. Doris cherished her family and reveled in her role as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt.

A special thank you to the caregivers at her home, the TerraBella Cramer Mountain staff, and Carolina Caring (Gaston Hospice).

A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Hardin Community Baptist Church - 548 Hardin Rd, Dallas, NC 28034. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will follow the service at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hardin Community Baptist Church Building Fund.

Condolences may be shared online at www.greenefuneral.com.