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Betty Cox Gunter

October 11, 1940 — August 28, 2025

Asheboro

Betty Jean Cox Gunter, 84, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Betty was born on October 11, 1940, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Pearlie Hayworth Cox and Sarah Ethel Hicks Cox. She worked at Bossong Hosiery and General Electric in her younger years and then worked at Ruby McDowell’s Beauty Salon for over 20 years where she served her patrons. She was, also, a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved her family very much.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by husband Tommy Trogdon; sisters, Kathleen Swaney, Ruby McDowell, Ruth Hollingsworth, and Beulah Mae Moran; brothers, Wade Cox and Leon Cox; grandchild Tina Ritter.

Betty is survived by her husband David Gunter of the home; sons, Tim Trogdon (Terrisa) of Asheboro; Randy Gunter (Tara) of Asheboro; grandchildren Olivia Warner (Steven) of Chapel Hill, Hayden Gunter of Asheboro; great-grandchild Emma Warner; sister Hilda Swaney of Asheboro; grand dogs Louie and Sammy

The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 12:30-1:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, followed by a 2:00 pm graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro, NC with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating.

The family would like to recognize and thank the staff at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation, Terra Bella, and Randolph Hospice House. Each of you have a special place in our hearts for the care and love that you showed mom during this past year and, especially, during her last days with us.

Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro is proudly serving the Gunter family.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty Cox Gunter, please visit our flower store.

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