Barbara Anne Barger Hill

Barbara Anne Barger Hill, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on April 1, 2026 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.

Barbara was born in Hickory, NC on March 25, 1935 to Albert Thomas and Frances Crockett Barger. Barbara was a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University and completed her graduate work at UNC-Chapel Hill. She started teaching at Asheboro High School in 1957 and was a former librarian at Randolph Community College. She was the office manager for her husband, Earlie’s, chiropractic practice for over 40 years. Barbara was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Christian Love Sunday School class and the Circle 5. She was a charter member of both the Randolph Arts Guild and Pinewood Country Club. Barbara enjoyed her Bridge club, spending time at Badin Lake, and loved working in the yard trimming bushes. She was an avid NASCAR fan and loved line dancing. Barbara was a very independent lady who never met a stranger and loved to meet and talk to new people.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Earlie R. Hill, whom she married in Hickory on August 10, 1958.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Hill Wilkes (Wesley) of Greensboro; son, Lee T. Hill (Tacey) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Ashley A. Wilkes of Baltimore, MD and Jordan T. Hill (Marbely) of Asheboro; and brother-in-law, James Hill of Ohio.

The family would like to express a special thank you to her special and dear friends, church family and ministers at First United Methodist Church, 4 Generations of Caring staff, the staff and nurses at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home, and the nurses with Hospice of Randolph, for the love and care they provided for Barb. She loved you all dearly.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Lynda Ferguson and Rev. Jaidy Smith officiating.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 224 N. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is honored to serve the Hill family.