Lyda C. "Tommie" Bogard

Lyda C. Bogard, born October 18, 1924, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on February 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband and son and is survived by daughter Susan Strickland and husband Ray, grandson Aaron Strickland with two children, granddaughter Ginnie Strickland Beverly with four children, as well as a widowed daughter-in-law, three grandsons, and two great granddaughters from out of town.

Lyda, known as Tommie to friends and family, resided most recently with her daughter in Burnsville, but was a native of TN. She did post graduate work at the University of Tennessee, with a Masters in school psychology. Tommie had a career in education, and loved being a classroom teacher, but treasured her last years as a school counselor. She had the gift of encouragement and ability to share her steadfast faith in the Lord throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care of Western North Carolina, 856 Georges Fork Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714.