Virgie Pauline Pridgen Yow

Virgie Pauline Pridgen Yow 90 of Asheboro went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening at 6:04 PM at Asheboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center surrounded by family and friends. She had been in declining health for the last few years. She worked as a seamstress for many years in the textile industry.

She loved her Lord and going to church. She was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church and in her later years was a member of Patterson Grove Christian Church. She loved her children and grandchildren and always to have visits from family and friends. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, coloring and spoiling her beloved dogs Bobby and Precious. Mrs. Yow enjoyed cooking and working in her flowers and for many years she loved corresponding with The Publisher’s Clearing House in hopes of winning the “big prize”. She was often described by her family as a fighter, overcoming many obstacles in life.

Mrs. Yow was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Yow, son Clifton (Cliff) Yow, father William Pridgen, mother Janie Stroud Pridgen, sisters Josephine Rush and Loraine Helper. One brother Tommy Pridgen and grandchildren Johnny Ray Henderson, Aubrey Henderson and Toney Henderson.

Mrs. Yow is survived by 3 daughters Brenda Pierce (Ronald) of Asheboro, Vickie Batchelor (Terry) of Franklinville and Patsy McClintock of Asheboro. Two sons Larry Yow of Asheboro and Tommy Yow (Sheila) of Pleasant Garden. Daughter-in-Law Jennifer Yow Revard of Asheboro. Grandchildren Micah, Brandon, Brian, Johnny, Chris, Tela, Ricky, Jeremiah, Gwen, Heather and Erica. Many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Yow is also survived by many nieces-nephews and special friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Yow will be Tuesday, August 20th. at 2:00 PM at Patterson Grove Christian Church, 1921 Patterson Grove Road, Ramseur by Reverend Brian Pierce and Reverend Terry Batchelor. Burial will follow at the Richland Baptist Church Cemetery in Asheboro. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC.

Special thanks to her many care givers at Asheboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and to the many at Hospice of Asheboro.