Lois Holder Wright Tesh

Lois Hazel Holder Wright Tesh, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on May 7, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Tesh was born in Salisbury on April 21, 1947 to John and Flora Williams Holder.  She was a caregiver, was formerly employed as a CNA, and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby L. Wright, Sr., son, Jerry Wade Culler, brother, Junior Holder, and sister, Annie Bell Smith. Lois loved to travel to the beach, and to the mountains to see the snow and get fruit. She loved to work in her flower and vegetable gardens, listen to southern gospel music, and try new restaurants.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Tesh, Jr.; sons, AJay Wright and Dakota Wright; stepchildren, Paula Varner (Greg) of Asheboro, Billie Merritt (Daniel) of King, and Duane Tesh of Tobaccoville; several grandchildren; brother, Bobby Wayne Holder of Thomasville; and sister, Juanita Smith of Albemarle.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12:30-2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro.  Funeral services will follow on Friday at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Pierce officiating.  Entombment will be held at Randolph Memorial Park.