Nancy Chisholm Cox

Nancy Chisholm Cox was born in Randolph County on March 13, 1937, to Vandie Williams Chisholm and Daniel Lacy Chisholm. She was the youngest daughter of 11 children. Nancy passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her family with the compassionate care of Gentiva Hospice, Asheboro.

A graduate of Randleman High School, class of 1955, Nancy married Richard Cox of Randleman, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. She worked at the local Dime Store, Acme McCrary, and L&L Cleaners of Asheboro and later retired from Acme McCrary Hosiery Mill in Asheboro, NC. Nancy volunteered for Meals on Wheels of Randolph County. She was a lifelong member of Calvary United Methodist Church, where she found strength and community in her faith. She participated in the church choir, Bible study, and helped with other church activities before the church closed. Nancy enjoyed traveling with her husband and family to visit loved ones, taking bus tours, and trips to the beach. Her favorite pastimes were watching UNC Tarheel basketball and the LA Dodgers, watching games on the Game Show Network, and playing games with family and friends.

She is survived by one sister: Bernell Hanford, and by her two daughters: Shannon Wise (Kevin) and Andrea Underwood (Jeff). She was a devoted Mawmaw to four grandchildren: Amber MacCarthy (Matt), Lindsey Macchio (Tyler), Zack Underwood (Ryan), and Jacob Underwood (Leslie). She also leaves behind nine great grandchildren: Indie and Judah Macchio, Kai and Leo Underwood, Abbie and RJ Sparks, and Roselyn, Rachel and Josiah Underwood.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM in the Glenn “Mac” Pugh Chapel with Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:20 am prior to the service on Tuesday. The burial will take place immediately after the service at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Gentiva Hospice and especially to Christin, Precious, and Rev. Tommy Kidd for the love and care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to Gentiva Hospice, 533 South Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203, or Meals on Wheels of Randolph County – Randolph Sr. Adults Association, 347 West Salisbury Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.