Karen Bumpers

Donald

Ms. Karen Bumpers Donald, age 66, a native of Winn and a resident of the Parker Town Community of Jackson, AL; her faithful life came to an end when she was called to rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at University of South Alabama Medical Center by her Heavenly Father Who does all things well. She was born July 23, 1953 to the late Robert Lee Bumpers, Sr. and the late Evelyn Baldwin Bumpers.

In her early life, she accepted and confessed Christ and united with Berry's Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church where she led an aggressive and progressive life in the work of the Church. She served as Church Secretary, Trustee, Stewardess, Director of Christian Education, Life Member of Lay Council, Life Member of Women's Home & Overseas Missionary Society, and many other capacities. She was also a Conference Worker. She was a member of Amies Pride Chapter #590 Order of Eastern Star.

Karen took great pride in her educational background. She received her Bachelors Degree and Master's Degree from Alabama State University. She was a retired employee of the Clarke County Board of Education where she taught Early Childhood Education for 25 years. She was affectionately known as "Ms. Donald" to former students and "Karen" to family and friends.

She was nominated as Who's Who Among Teachers. The professional organizations she was a member of are Clarke County Education Retirees Association, (CCERA), Alabama Education Retirees Association (AERA), and the National Education Association (NEA). She was also on the board of directors of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Mobile Chapter, Incorporated.

Karen was united in marriage with Mr. David Donald and they remained friends throughout her lifetime. Due to her unfortunate incapability, no children were born.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Mr. Robert Lee Bumpers, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her fond memories, one attentive, caring, loyal and loving sister, Mrs. Lenora Bumpers Steele of Jackson, AL; five nephews, Rodney Bumpers, Robert Lee Bumpers, III, Brandan Bumpers, Sardaris Stewart; one loyal, Charles (Janice) Steele; a host of grand-nieces and grand-nephews, one especially, Elaysia Thomas; three aunts, Mrs. Delia Mae Bumpers of Jackson, AL; Mrs. Elizabeth Bumpers and Mrs. Lillian Bumpers, both of Chicago, IL; one uncle, Reverend Melvin Baldwin of Cartersville, GA; a number of cousins, other relatives and friends; devoted, Mr. Randal (Edith) Bumpers, Mr. Larry (Janice) Calhoun, Mrs. Rosie Howze, Mrs. Paula (Ivan) Love, Mr. William (Claretta) McCurtis, Ms. Onnie Cunningham, Mr. Tommy Kidd; special friends in time of need, Mr. Travis Summers, Mrs. Emmie (Pervis) Calhoun, Mrs. Bessie Simmons, Ms. Ethel Dean, Mrs. Ethel T. Leslie, Mrs. Velniece Pugh, Mrs. Edwina Hart, Mr. Raymond Giles, Reverend Joe McKinney; two caregivers, Mrs. Mary Beckham, Ms. Tammy Bradley.

Viewing was Sunday, August 18, 2019, 12:30pm until the 1pm service at Berry's Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 2685 Berry's Chapel Road (Winn Community), Jackson, AL; Rev. Isaac Acquah, pastor and eulogist. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.