Suma Bumgarner Hicks, 91, of Newton, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at The Greens of Hickory. She was born April 26, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Chaunce Bumgarner and Sadie Deal Bumgarner.

Suma worked in textiles most of her working career for Newton Glove and also Carolina Glove. She was a member of Little River Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing ball, bingo, and going fishing. She also loved to garden and enjoyed painting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Wike, and nine siblings.

Those left to cherish and honor Suma’s memories include her daughters, Mitzi Ledford (Wayne) and Michelle Beshara (Chris), all of Newton; her son, Rev. Bill Orren (Sherrie) of Taylorsville; her grandchildren, Daniel Neil Orren (Melinda), Joey Beshara, Zack Orren (Parker), Josh Bradshaw, and Khoury Beshara; and seven great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Millersville Baptist Church. Pastor Kane Yates and Pastor Bill Orren will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Millersville Christian Academy, 130 Millersville Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Suma Bumgarner Hicks.