Faye Marie Bomar

Faye Marie (Buckner) Bomar – age 84 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at NHC Fort Sanders after a short hospice stay. Faye was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Sr. and Gladys (Graham) Buckner and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters -- Andrew Jr., Herbert, Bill, Jerry, Ruth, Lula Belle, Carolyn, Dorothy, and Sue. She married the love of her life, Herbert (Herb) Hoover Bomar on July 18, 1953. She lost him on February 23, 2020 after 66 ½ years of marriage. His passing broke her heart and she was never able to move through it. Faye is survived by her two sons, Chuck Bomar, wife Amy, Easley, SC and Spencer Bomar, wife Dianne, Loveland, OH. She was so proud of her five grandsons, Andrew, Jackson, Bailey, Bradley and Casey Bomar. Faye is also survived her brother, Gene and his wife Eula; Sister-in-laws Christine, Rita and Dee, along with many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a special niece, Kay Mayes, who was like a daughter to her and never wavered once in providing Faye so much love and continuous support over the past year. Faye’s nephew Jack Ellis and his wife Kathy also played a significant role in Faye’s life a good portion of the past year. Faye was a lively, outgoing, life of the party person with a great laugh. If you were out in public with her in Knoxville, she almost always ran across someone she knew, and they would launch into great conversations and laughs. Faye was a proud graduate of Rule High School. Her outgoing personality served her well while working at the old Waters Grill on Beaumont Avenue. She was later a crossing guard at Brownlow Elementary School. She then settled into a long career working for the Knoxville Police Department as a Parking Control Officer, retiring after many years of service. Faye was a member of Beaumont Baptist Church. She was a devoted grandma doting on her five grandsons in countless ways. She was so proud of her family and could drive others bonkers with stories about her sons and grandsons. Before she became a grandma, Faye eagerly volunteered to be a special part of so many of her young nieces and nephew’s lives. Rusty, Bradley and Angie were just a few that she cared for and showered her love upon before her own grandchildren were born. She also shared a special a bond with her late niece, Debbie Sweet. Faye had the gift of two green thumbs. The flowers in her yard and on her porch were always amazing. Her ability to grow beautiful things was unmatched. She would share all kinds of wonderful stories while sitting on her front porch with her family. She loved to talk about working security back stage at Elvis Presley concerts in Knoxville. Her story of Elvis kissing her hand was priceless. Especially later in her life, she loved listening and singing along to Elvis Presley songs. She would also recount accompanying actress Patricia Neal in her limousine around town at fund raising events for the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center while serving as Ms. Neal’s security. Faye is now at peace with her husband. She will be forever missed by all who loved her and those ever so fortunate to know her. Burial will be at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Hwy., Knoxville, Friday, March 19, 2021 12:30pm. Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, 4131 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, with funeral service to follow at 1:00pm. Memorials may be made in her name to CAC Mobile Meals, PO Box 51650, Knoxville, Tn. 37950. Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.