Betty Burkhart Poole

Betty Burkhart Poole, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on March 20, 2025 at Clapp’s Nursing Center.

Mrs. Poole was born in Asheboro on July 27, 1933 to Raymond and Corsby Bullins Burkhart. Betty was formerly employed with Sew Special and GE/Black & Decker and was a member of New Union United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Poole, brother, James Burkhart and sister, Louise Burkhart Hayes. Betty was an avid reader and loved to travel, especially to the beach.

She is survived by her son, Alvin Poole (Deborah) of Mt. Gilead; daughter, Karen Rice (Bill) of Gastonia; and grandchildren, Ashley Rice and Dylan Rice.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the New Union United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Alanda Harris officiating.

Memorials may be made to New Union United Methodist Church, 1293 Union Church Road, Asheboro, NC 27205 or Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Poole family.