Hilda Spencer Bulla, age 84, of Sophia passed away on March 4, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Bulla was born in Randolph County on January 27, 1942 to Charlie and Emma Hoover Spencer. Hilda retired, after 50 years of service, from Caraway/Hughes Furniture Industries. She was faithful to her church, Charlotte Methodist Church. Hilda was a good and giving lady. She liked to cook and enjoyed being involved in her church fall festival.
In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Bulla, stepson, Ricky Bulla, and several siblings.
She is survived by her son, Spencer Farlow Bulla of Sophia; stepdaughter, Ellen Bulla of Sophia; 2 step grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; sister, Ruby Carr of Sophia; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Glenn ”Mac” Pugh Chapel. Interment will follow in the Charlotte Methodist Church Cemetery.
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437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203

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