Blanche Naomi Baumgardner, 76, of Pennington Gap went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home.

Blanche was born on July 11, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Jessie Yeling Brown.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Baumgardner; two sisters, and two brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jeff Kirk of Big Stone Gap, Virginia and Michael Kirk and wife Charlotte of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Derrick Kirk, Amanda Garner, and Brandy Pendergraft; great grandchildren, Blade Kirk, Brileigh Kirk, Logan Beasley, and Harvest Garner.

A private graveside service will be held at Baumgardner Cemetery for the family.

Arrangements for Blanche Naomi Baumgardner are provided by Pennington Gap Funeral Home.