Carolyn Sue Hagaman

Carolyn Sue Hagaman, age 85, of Boone went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Sue was born December 20, 1939 into the Forest Grove community and graduated from Bethel High School.  She received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Appalachian State and taught 4th, & 5th grade at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School in Wilkes County for 40 years.

She was a beloved aunt, teacher, mentor and friend.  She mothered her nieces, nephews and students alike.  She was proud to be a teacher and strived to be a positive influence to her students as well as family and friends.  She especially enjoyed eating out (and usually fighting over the check).  Though known for a lack of gracefulness by tripping in some most unusual and notable places, Sue played basketball at Bethel and softball in the adult leagues.   She was an avid sports fan and was well-known for her love of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and Atlanta Braves.  She was a regular at Appalachian State basketball for years and became good friends with many coaches and players making them scrapbooks and providing treats as well as support and extra coaching.

Miss Hagaman was preceded in death by her parents Orville (Pete) and Anna Lee Isaacs Hagaman; two sisters, Louise Reese and Joyce Warren; brothers-in-law Robert Warren and Andy Reese; nephews Mike Warren and Jerry Dean Reese; and her great love Junior Wellborn. 

She is survived by her nephews Butch Reese (Debbie), Mark Warren (Betty), and John Warren (Debbie); nieces Debbie Reese (Ronnie Carter), Grace Warren Pitts (Nathan) and Pat Warren Wade (Doug); great nephews James Ward (Liz), David Warren (Miranda), Joshua Reese, Carson Warren, and Kohen Pitts; great niece Colby Warren Helms (Tristin); and dear cousin R.B. Isaacs (Julie).

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, ℅ John Warren, 1801 Joe Shoemaker Road, Vilas, NC 28692.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hagaman family.

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