Luzita "Wink" Bodenhamer

Luzita (Wink) Bodenhamer, born April 28, 1950, passed away on June 6th at age 73 in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones after battling cancer. 

Wink was born in Waynesville, NC and was preceded in death by her mother Sulema Haynes, father Daune Haynes and brother Duane Haynes.  Wink was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by her husband of 52 years Kerry Bodenhamer, son A.J. Bodenhamer (wife Dixie), grandson Logan Bodenhamer, her brother John Haynes (wife Linda), sister Bonita Haynes, sister in-laws Kathy Hunter and Gail Todd (husband Bill), many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, along with her huge family of friends. 

Wink was truly an amazing woman who’s impact and love was felt by many.  Her positivity, encouragement and compassion was an inspiration to all that met her.  She was an avid sports fan, heavy into motorsports, loved gardening & flowers, camping and traveling.  Wink was co-owner of KLB Race Cars and account manager for the UARA.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on June 15th at Biltmore Church in Arden.  Visitation immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to Biltmore Church, 35 Clayton Rd, Arden, NC 28704.

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