Obituary of Anne C. Y. Baughman
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Anne Merle Costner Young Baughman (known to many simply as "Aunt Anne") died peacefully early Saturday morning, December 6th 2014, in Watauga County, North Carolina, at the age of 92. She was born on September 20, 1922 in Casar, Cleveland County, NC to John Caleb Costner and Fannie Hester Pruett Costner.
Annie Merle Costner graduated from Gardner-Webb College with a degree in business in 1942. She worked during WWII as a relief manager across a multi-county area for Western Union. The job was based out of Marion NC, where she joined the Marion Baptist Church. She married Hyzer Lowery "Red" Young Jr. in 1952 and worked at the Old Fort Finishing Plant where she learned to program and run one of the five largest IBM computers of that time. Following a move to Black Mountain, NC, Anne became an avid golfer and won the Black Mountain Golf tournament several times. She finished her career with ten years at PPG and a home in Shelby. In 1998 she moved to Boone, NC to be closer to family. Over her many years she enjoyed cruises and travel with family and friends, and had a special affinity towards fishing, CB-radio, needlework, gardening, canning and cooking.
Anne Costner Baughman was preceded in death by her parents, her spouses, and by her sister, Minnie Faye Costner Stacy of Boone NC, whose children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren all lovingly referred to her as "Aunt Anne". She is survived by a nephew, John Neely Stacy, and Kay Stacy of Boone NC, and three nieces: Martha Stacy Carper & Senator Tom Carper of Wilmington, DE; Dr. Nancy Stacy Shepherd and Francis Shepherd of Cary, NC; and Rebecca Stacy Powell and Dr. Hugh Powell of Holly Springs, NC. Aunt Anne was proud to be part of a large extended family, which also included 59 1st cousins and many great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service and fellowship for Anne Costner Baughman will be held at noon on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Pisgah Baptist Church, 6101 Ward Gap Road, Casar NC (28020)
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 131 Big Valley Road, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be sent to the family at the website of www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Baughman family.