Jewel Rich Hill

Jewel Frances Rich Hill, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Hill was born in Asheboro on August 5, 1930 to Ivey Odell and Ina Martin Rich.  She was formerly employed with Bossong Hosiery and retired, with over 30 years of service, from Acme-McCrary Corporation.  In addition to her parents, Jewel was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hill, and her 4 brothers.  Jewel was a loving, protective mother and loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great grandchild.  She loved to cook and bake and was known for her German Chocolate cakes, Red Velvet cakes, and her specialty was her chocolate pies.  She enjoyed working in the yard, canning food, ceramics, and decoupage.  Jewel enjoyed traveling with her family, taking trips to Alaska, the Amish Country, and The Holy Land.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Cornelison of Star; sons, Timothy "Tim" Hill (Marsha) of Alabama and Don Hill (Teresa) of Franklinville; 2 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and her granddog, Zoie.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 12:00-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.  Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wyatt Hoogkamp officiating.  Burial will be held at Randolph Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131.