Carolyn May Thurmond Bostic

Carolyn May Thurmond Bostic - Obituary

April 17, 2020.

Carolyn May Thurmond Bostic, 87, of Shady Spring, WV, was received into the Loving Arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, in a tremendous Home Coming on April 17, 2020.

Carolyn Bostic was the daughter of Fred W. and Frances Morris Thurmond, born in Alderson, WV.

She was a graduate of Alderson High School, class of 1949, and of Berea College, Berea, KY. A music major, Ms. Bostic taught school for over 30 years. In addition to teaching, she was a band director, chorus director, glee club director and taught piano to many students. She was proficient in playing a variety of musical instruments, participating in a local jazz band and orchestra, playing the saxophone.

As a faithful servant to her Lord, she was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Shady Spring since 1963. She was the church choir director for over 30 years, taught Sunday School class, and fulfilled any other duties the church required.

Carolyn Bostic is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde "Pete" Bostic, an infant child, her parents, a sister, Patty Goff of Waynesboro, VA, sisters and brothers in-law, and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Left to cherish her memory are four sons and their wives, Steve and Penny Bostic, of White Oak, WV, William "Bill" and Diane Bostic of Dublin, VA, Harry Lee "Hank" and Misty Bostic, of Paw Paw MI, Mitchell and Alisa Bostic of Wirtz, VA., nineteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren, a brother, James D. Thurmond and wife Sarah, of New Port News, VA., and many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Shady Spring, conducted by Pastor Delvin Elwell, with burial to follow at Fairview Christian Church Cemetery, Union, WV.

Carolyn was a devoted Christian, hardworking teacher, loving mother and friend. She always believed in blessing other people in any way possible. In her honor, the family requests that any expressions of sympathy be made to Bowers Hospice of Southern WV, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, in memory of Carolyn May Bostic.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff and management of The Oak Hill Place, assisted living in Oak Hill, WV, who treated our mother as family. Additionally, the same expression of thanks goes to Bowers Hospice. The help, friendship and loving care provided to our Mother will never be forgotten.

Private online condolences, and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, WV.

Published on April 20, 2020

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