Alice Yow Wilkerson

Alice Yow Wilkerson of Asheboro, age 73 died peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House. Alice was born on January 8, 1951, to Ervin and Swannie Yow. Alice was a sweet, kind and loving person who loved God. She had a smile that would warm your heart. She loved her family and went the extra mile to take care of them.

Alice had a love of music and passed that down to her children and grandchildren. She loved to sing in the choir at Quaker Heights where she attended church for years. She also attended Giles Chapel Methodist Church. Alice was employed with Sophia Commercial Sewing for several years.

Alice is survived by her husband of 53 years, Benjamin Roy Wilkerson, her daughter Amy Snider (Todd) and granddaughter Kelsey Grace Snider, son Eric Wilkerson (Patricia), grandson Caleb Wilkerson (Jada), two great grandsons, Lucas and Lincoln Wilkerson, sister Joyce Maness and niece Samantha Maness. Special family members, Patricia Gilmore and Billy Wooten (Jo Ann).

Alice is preceded in death by Ervin and Swannie Yow, father and mother, and Roy and Alma Wilkerson, father-in-law and mother-in-law, and brother-in-law Philip Maness.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to caregivers, Kaylan Klinger and Patricia Gilmore. With their love and dedication, the family was able to keep Alice at home until the last two weeks. We love and appreciate you both. The Family would also like to thank the staff of Randolph Hospice House for providing love and comfort to ensure Alice had a peaceful passing.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wyatt Hoogkamp officiating. Interment will follow at Giles Chapel Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203 or to The Alzheimer’s Foundation.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

Psalms 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Matthew 5:4

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.