Nancy Karen Honeycutt Bushong Hoyle, age 85

Nancy Karen Honeycutt Bushong Hoyle, age 85, of Forest City, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Karen was born September 21, 1938, in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Howard Clay Honeycutt and Edith Mathis Honeycutt, of Forest City.

She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School. Karen graduated from Kings Business College in Charlotte. She worked for the Department of Juvenile Justice as administrative assistant for the Director of the Western Region in Wilkesboro and later as administrative assistant for the 23rd Judicial District. She retired from the state after 30 years of service.

She was a former member of the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and later became a member of Florence Baptist Church, Forest City.

Karen is survived by her husband, Clark Hoyle of Forest City, and her daughter Laura Bushong of Durham.

A memorial service was held August 16 in The Padgett and King Chapel officiated by Rev. Daniel Selman, Rev. Tonya Garrison, and Dr. Benjamin Stogner.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.