Nina Virginia Cox Dickens

Nina Virginia Cox Dickens, age 89 of Asheboro, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Randolph Health.

Nina was born on November 14, 1934 in Randolph County to Clifton and Lena Lashley Cox. Nina graduated from Asheboro High School and worked and retired from Energizer in Asheboro. She was a very caring person and truly the rock for her family. Nina loved being outside and working in her flower garden. She enjoyed clog dancing with her family and was known for her delicious pound cakes. Nina is a former member at Rushwood church and currently attended services at Balfour Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Nina is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Dickens; brothers, David, Clifford, Paul, and Worth Cox; and her sister, Ina Cox Staley.  

Nina is survived by her sons, Donald Dickens (Susan) of Asheboro and Ken Dickens (Tammy) of Asheboro; grandson, Joshua Dickens (Tony); and her brother, Grady Cox of Asheboro.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 18, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 12:00 noon in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Burial will follow the service in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Nina’s honor to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203.