Violet Ashworth Rush

Violet Ashworth Rush, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Rush was born in Seagrove on November 4, 1926 to W.R. and Priscilla Williamson Ashworth.  She was a longtime member of Cross Road Baptist Church where she was active in the Wednesday night dinners and her Sunday School class.  In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by her siblings, Hazel Corder, Bernice Ashworth, Archie Ashworth, Howard Ashworth, Walker Ashworth, Lewis Ashworth, and Mildred Hunt.

She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Rush; daughter, Janice Solarez and husband Rey of Asheboro; grandchildren, Daniel Solarez and wife Celia of Raleigh, and Marcella Crystal Hill and husband Byron of Greensboro; 7 great grandchildren; and sister, Myrtie Ray of Florida.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1:30-2:00 pm at Asbury Baptist Church, 395 Asbury Church Road in Seagrove.  Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 2:00 pm at Asbury Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny R. Henderson officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cross Road Baptist Church, 1566 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, NC 27205 or Asbury Baptist Church, 395 Asbury Church Rd., Seagrove, NC 27341.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Rush family.