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Frances Thomas Carrick, age 77, of Asheboro died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Frances was born February 7, 1946 in Randolph County to Edna Hughes. She was a graduate of Randleman High School, received a business management degree from the University of Maryland and her cosmetology degree from Randolph Community College.
Frances operated the Family Haircare Center and also worked for Thomas Brothers Country Ham for many years. There she enjoyed helping the children when they took over the family business. Frances loved to cook and loved her dogs. In addition to her mother, Frances was preceded in death by her husbands, Homer Franklin Thomas Sr, Vernon James Carrick, brother, George Collins and sister Georgia Ruth Collins.
Frances is survived by her daughters, Deborah F. Thomas (Anthony) of Asheboro, Donna M. Thomas of Winston-Salem; sons, H. Franklin Thomas, Jr. of Asheboro; Ricky L. Thomas (Brooke) of Asheboro; step-son, Samuel M. Thomas of Easley, SC; grandchildren, Amanda Kinney Wilson (Neal), Tyler Kinney (Stephanie), Zachary Thomas, Camden Thomas, Madyson Hogan, Cody Hogan; great grandchildren, Conor Wilson, Sawyer Wilson, Eli Kinney, Noah Kinney; sisters, Patricia Henderson of Asheboro, Narcia Rodriguez of Asheboro; brothers, Bill Collins of Asheboro, Steve Collins of Asheboro.
Frances will lie in repose Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro with the family being present from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:00 am at Randolph Memorial Park. Click here to Livestream, upload a photo, add a memory
The family request memorials be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203.
437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203

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