Obituary of Virginia Antionette Newton Bahnmuller

Virginia Antionette Newton “Ginny” Bahnmuller, 84, wife of Arthur (Art) Bahnmuller, passed away at Covenant Place in Sumter, SC on November 3, 2015. She was born on February 5, 1931, in Statesville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ollie Newton. She graduated from Edmunds High School in 1949 and Columbia Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. There she was the president of her class for her last two years of training. Mrs. Bahnmuller worked at Tuomey Hospital as a RN and later as a private duty nurse. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she came to have a personal faith in Christ. She had numerous leadership duties in the church and volunteered in many charitable organizations. She found great joy in helping others and visiting nursing homes in the area. She was also active with the Hospice Care Program. Surviving are her two sons, Brant Arthur Bahnmuller of Sumter, SC and wife, Em and Brion Eric Bahnmuller of Spartanburg, SC and wife, Debbie; Four grandsons; Stuart, Tyler, Chase and Parker Bahnmuller and one granddaughter, Kate Smith. She was preceded in death by one sister, Juliette (Julie) Miller of Sumter, SC. Memorial Services will be held at 12 Noon Monday, November 9, 2015 at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Shumake officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service[PB1] in the church fellowship hall. A private burial service will be held. Pallbearers will be Stuart Bahnmuller, Tyler Bahnmuller, Chase Bahnmuller, Parker Bahnmuller, John Moorman and the Honorable Thomas McElveen. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to all the healthcare professionals of Covenant Place who have supported our journey. In lieu of flowers and in remembrance of Ginny, memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 219 West Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386. [PB1]