Judy Cox Bulla

Judy Cox Bulla, 85, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Judy was born on March 13, 1940 to Erman Cox and Nola Wright Cox. She was an only child, born and raised in Asheboro. Judy met and married Larry Bulla of Asheboro. They were married 59 years, and together raised a son and daughter.

Judy was incredibly artistic, trying her hand at many different crafts, starting with sewing, then namely becoming a talented painter. She found joy in teaching a painting class to her fellow residents at the assisted living facility in the final years of her life. Judy was also a skilled pianist, having taken lessons for 13 years. She even enjoyed being a church pianist for many years.

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lloyd Bulla.

She is survived by their two children, son, Randall “Randy” Bulla of Ramseur, and daughter, Julie Bulla of Chicago, Illinois. She is additionally survived by her two granddaughters, Heather Hardy Lawrence of Georgia, and Hannah Hardy of Asheboro, along with 5 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 12:00-2:00pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203. The funeral service will follow at 2:00pm in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, and will conclude with burial at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. N, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is honored to be serving the Bulla family during this time.