Virginia Ann Davis Craven

Virginia Ann Davis Craven, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on February 29, 2024 at her home.

Mrs. Craven was born in Eden, NC on January 17, 1938 to Fred and Virginia Burroughs Davis.  Virginia was a graduate of Stoneville High School and received her BS degree in Education from UNC-G.  Virginia was a career educator with an emphasis on Special Education.  She was a member of First E&R United Church of Christ for over 50 years.  In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, B. Doyle Craven and grandsons, Ethan Craven and Chase Owens.  She loved to make pottery and was an integral part of making costumes for the Drama Department at Asheboro High School.  She, along with her husband, loved travelling, camping, and fishing.  Virginia loved to plant and care for her flowers.

She is survived by her sons, Burit Craven of Seagrove, Fred Smith and wife Susan of Asheboro, and Mark Craven of Seagrove; daughter, Tina Owens and husband Kirby of Seagrove; grandchildren, Bradley Smith and wife Kelly of Texas, Jennifer Greene and husband Ted of Greensboro, Buranda Craven of Asheboro, Burit Craven III and wife Kayla of Troy, Allen Howard of Asheboro, Brett Howard of Asheboro, Mason Owens of Seagrove, and Taran Owens of Asheboro; 8 great grandchildren; and brother, Charles Davis and wife Betsy of Stoneville.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 12 noon-1:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.  Funeral services will follow on Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Cash officiating.  Interment will be held at Randolph Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203.