Elda Ruth Moffitt King

Elda Ruth Moffitt King, age 79, of Asheboro passed away on April 23, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Mrs. King was born in Asheboro on August 3, 1944 to Fred and Addie Yow Moffitt.  She was formerly employed at Seagrove Elementary School and was a member of Asbury Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Elda was preceded in death by her husband, Don King, her daughter, Melynda Wilson, and she was the last of 9 children.  Elda enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and yard sales.  She loved painting and doing crafts.

She is survived by her sons, Chris King (Erika) of Asheboro and Brandon King (Jennifer Kiser) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Dillon King, Adam Wilson (Sabrina), Sarah Mclane, and Kylie Zimpfer; and great grandchildren, Everly Mclane and Wesley Wilson.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 am at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.  Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 11:00 am at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Mashburn officiating.  Interment will be held at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL  60601.