Mary D Bumgardner

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Mary D Bumgardner, 103, of Oxford, passed away at New Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, December 04, 2025. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 08, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford. The funeral service celebrating her life will occur immediately following the visitation, beginning at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Gerald Shook officiating. Interment will take place privately in Yocona Cemetery. Mary was born on August 16, 1922, as one of the daughters born to the late James Wallace Birt Moody and Rosie Lee Swain Moody in Abbeville, Mississippi. Mary was a woman whose life was marked by hard work, quiet strength, and a heart that never stopped giving. She found joy in the simple but meaningful things—tending to her flowers, working in her yard, and watching the beauty of God’s creation unfold season after season. Her hands were rarely still, and the care she poured into her home and garden reflected the care she poured into others. Mary was a devoted reader of the Bible. Her faith guided her daily life, shaping her into a steady source of encouragement, wisdom, and compassion. Those who knew her often said she didn’t just read Scripture—she lived it. A natural caregiver, Mary helped raise half of the Taylor community. Whether it was family, neighbors, or children who needed a safe place to land, her door and her heart were always open. She had a gift for making people feel seen, loved, and supported. Mary was also known for her cooking. Her kitchen was a place where stories were shared, prayers were spoken, and no one ever left hungry. Her meals were more than food—they were an expression of love. Although Mary has departed from our lives, her treasured memory will hold a special place in the hearts of her loved ones. She leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life in her absence: one granddaughter, Tana Bumgardner of Mantee, Mississippi; three great-grandchildren: Zack Poteete of Oxford, Mississippi; Brylee Poteete of Oxford, Mississippi; and JB Bumgardner of Oxford, Mississippi; and a host of dearly loved nieces and nephews. The loved ones who departed before her include: her husband, James Floyd Bumgardner; one son, James Larry Bumgardner; one grandson, James Scott Bumgardner; her parents, James Wallace Birt Moody and Rosie Lee Swain Moody; and many beloved siblings. The staff at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is honored to serve the family during this challenging season of life. Condolences may be expressed online on her Tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeox.com

Mary D Bumgardner

August 16, 1922 - December 4, 2025

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