Shirley Varner Moffitt

Shirley Varner Moffitt, age 88, of Asheboro passed away on October 3, 2024 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Moffitt was born in Randolph County on October 25, 1935 to Roby and Annie Jackson Varner. Shirley was formerly employed with Von-Tex and Willett’s Mini Mart. She was a member of West Asheboro Baptist Church and attended Balfour Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her stepfather, Bascom “Pops” Allred, husband, Rex Moffitt, brother, Roby “Buck” Varner, and sisters, Leona Gardner and Beulah Mae Roberson. Shirley loved flowers and animals. She loved to talk, never met a stranger, and was known to refer to many as her “boyfriend.”

She is survived by her son, Dean Varner; grandchildren, James Varner and Brittany Varner; and two great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 1:30-2:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. A graveside service will follow on Sunday at 3:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Randolph SPCA, 300 W. Bailey St., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Amedisys Hospice, 2975 Crouse Lane, Burlington, NC 27215 or just do something special for someone else.