Rosa Elizabeth Varner

Rosa Elizabeth Johnson Varner, age 84, formerly of 119 Swaim St., Randleman died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Mrs. Varner was the daughter of Frank and Cora Hudson Johnson. Mrs. Varner was a native of Randolph County. Rosa was retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill and previously employed with Randleman Senior Center. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW post 9418 and a member of Worthville United Methodist Church where she had been involved in the choir. Rosa is preceded in death by her husband, Basil L. "Knot" Varner. She is survived by three sons: Lloyd F. Varner of Asheboro, Charles R. Varner of Randleman, and Larry J. Varner of Topeka, KS. 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister: Myrtle Gaster of Randleman. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 10, 2009 from 7 to 9 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, NC and other times at the home of Mary Clark, 670 Old Castle Dr., Randleman, NC. The funeral service will be held Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 600 South Main Street, Randleman with Rev. Keith Auman officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Memorials may be made to Randleman Senior Center, 144 W. Academy St., Randleman, NC 27317