Jean Demetrice Palomares

Jean Smith Palomares, 63, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Jean was born on November 17, 1960 to Marcelle Rayle Smith and Lawrence Carl “Sonny” Smith. She was a mother and beloved grandmother, who enjoyed spoiling her grandkids. She is remembered for the fun they had baking cookies together, especially the big messes they inevitably created in the process. Jean was an employee of Wal-Mart in Asheboro, where she worked happily for the better part of the last 13 years, running the deli counter and hot bar. She will be greatly missed by her coworkers. More than anything, her family was the most important thing in her life. Scott and Josh meant the world to her, and she was a fantastic mother-in-law. She loved cooking meals for her loved ones and her potato salad & chicken and dumplings were her favorite dishes to make.

Jean is survived by her sons; Michael Scott Allred (Amanda) of Asheboro, NC, and Joshua Dale Loflin (Veronica) of Randleman, NC. Her precious grandchildren; Bryson Allred, Jase Allred, Ava Loflin, Cohen Loflin, Autumn Small and Adalyn Coble. She is also survived by her daddy, Lawrence Carl “Sonny” Smith and her loving step-mother, Grace. Jean is survived by one brother; Karl Smith (Cathy) of Randleman, and nephew Casey Smith. She is survived by her special friend, Steve Green. Last, but not least, she leaves behind her sweet fur-baby and much beloved dog, Lillie.

Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Marcelle Rayle Smith.

There will be a public visitation for Jean on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel of Randleman, 600 S. Main St. Randleman, NC 27317. The family would also like to invite those who knew and loved Jean to attend a Celebration of Life event on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm, taking place at Jean’s father’s house, 1032 Steed Rd. Randleman, NC 27317, food and drinks will be provided.

Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.