Obituary for Carol Baumgartner McCubbins

In Loving Memory of Carol McCubbins: A loving wife, mother, and nurse who lived a vibrant life
relishing and serving family and friends.

Carol Baumgartner McCubbins, 86, of Blowing Rock, NC, passed away peacefully on January
9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones shortly after a stroke.

Carol was the daughter of the late Jack and Miranda Baumgartner. She was also preceded in
death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Paul Swicegood McCubbins, MD.

A devoted mother, she is survived by her son, Paul S. McCubbins Jr. (Jeannine) and
granddaughter, Sarah Green; daughter, Carol Michele McCubbins (Fred Martin) of Butler, TN;
and step-grandchildren, Kaya Martin of San Francisco, CA, Hunter Martin of Greenville, NC, and
Addison Martin (fiancé, Jenson Weaver) of Valle Crucis, NC; and daughter, Sara Kathleen
Jones and grandsons, Forest, Slate, and Holden Jones of Marietta, GA.
She is also survived by her sister, Jacqueline B. Walker of Grand Junction, CO; nieces Susan
Jouflas Walker Harris (John), also of Grand Junction, CO; and Sara Jean McCubbins Maness
(Phil) of Salisbury, NC.

Carol was born in Jacksonville, FL, and raised in Brunswick and St. Simons Island, GA. She
graduated from Glynn Academy High School (St. Simons Island, GA) and pursued studies at
Emory University. Carol graduated as a RN from the Medical College of GA, which prepared her
for a lifetime of service and care.

After raising her children, she worked alongside her internist husband as a registered nurse at
Rowan Memorial Hospital. She focused her life on her family, volunteering, and serving her
community.

Earlier, she was involved in the community as President of the Salisbury PTA and the Rowan
Medical Auxiliary. She was an enthusiastic member of several Bible, book, bridge, and tennis
groups and an avid reader, movie buff, and sports fan.

A woman of deep faith, Carol was a dedicated member of the Lutheran churches in Salisbury
and Boone, NC. She found particular joy in leading the Card Ministry at Grace Lutheran Church
in Boone, ensuring others felt celebrated in their triumphs and supported during life's
challenges.

Carol had a lifelong love of both the beach and the mountains. She cherished time spent with
family at their homes in Holden Beach and Blowing Rock, NC. Her vibrant spirit, steadfast
devotion to her family, and commitment to her community will be fondly remembered by all who
knew her.

Special thanks to the medical professionals and staff at Watauga Medical Center Stroke Center
in Boone, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and the Kate B. Reynolds
Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC. Thank you for your outstanding and compassionate
care.

Donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Boone, NC, or a charity of your choice in
Carol's honor.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Home is serving the family.