Betty Jane Jurgensen Moscoso

Betty Jane Jurgensen Moscoso, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on February 6, 2024 at her home.

Mrs. Moscoso was born in Wilmington, NC on July 27, 1932 to Christian and Lola Johnson Jurgensen.  Betty retired, after 42 years, from Guilford County Schools where she was a teacher, principal, and counselor. She was the former Director of the American School in Ecuador.  Betty was strong in her faith and was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Father in Greensboro, where she loved to sing in the choir.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Moscoso.  Betty never met a stranger.

She is survived by her children, Becky M. Williamson of Greensboro, Christian P. Moscoso of Ophelia, VA, and Stephanie M. Ward of Sophia; grandchildren, Erin W. Meade and husband Chuck, Dane Williamson, Matthew Moscoso, Garrett Ward, and Morgan Ward; great grandchildren, Kinsley, Rilyn, and Zoey; brother, Sonny Jurgensen and wife Margo of Naples, FL; and her faithful canine companions, Rex and Rocky.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.  A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Lutheran Church of Our Father in Greensboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church of Our Father, 3304 Groometown Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Moscoso family.  Please share remembrances and condolences at www.pughfuneralhome.com