Carolyn Richardson Pearce

Carolyn Richardson Pearce, 81, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2025, at High Point Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn was born on February 3, 1944, to Leslie Leroy Cranford and Mary Magdalene Richardson. She grew up in Randolph County, NC, where she raised 5 wonderful children. Carolyn was known as a mama and Nana to everyone, her door was always open and she was a steady, loving presence in the lives of her family and friends.

She is survived by her children: son, Bobby Wayne Pearce (Anna) of Randleman, daughter, Starla Dawn Massey (Mike) of Asheboro, and sons, Mark Jeffery Pearce (Jennifer) of Randleman, Christopher Alan Pearce (Michelle) of High Point, and Brock Lee Pearce (LeKessa) of Gibsonville. Her loving grandchildren, Amber Medley (Harley), Ryan Pearce (Casey), Mark Bowman (Rebecca), Chase Pearce, Jeffery Pearce, Joshua Williams (Ashley), Hannah Garren, Tina Koser, Suzannah Koser, Ceaira Williams, Brock Lee Pearce II, Seth Pearce, Josie Pearce, Tajaun Eubanks-Scales, Serenity Eubanks, Dallas Pearce, Bobby Pearce. Great-grandchildren, Cameron Tanner, Evan Sharpe, Riley Sharpe, Alaina Sharpe, Lilly Sharpe, Edison Pearce, Oakley Medley, Parker Medley, Baxleigh Pearce, Emmi Medley. She is also survived by her sisters, Geraldine Dennis and Bobbie Jean Pearce.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Pearce, as well as her sister Marcella Fowler.

Carolyn's family will receive friends at a public visitation on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 11:00am-1:00pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman, 600 S. Main St. Randleman, NC 27317. A funeral service will follow at 1:00pm with Rev. Lee Carter officiating, concluding with burial at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. N. Asheboro, NC 27203.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carolyn Pearce's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to be serving the Pearce family during this time.