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Hilda Graham Obituary
Hilda Raye Cole Graham, age 85 of Asheboro passed away on December 2, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Graham was born in Randolph County on January 31, 1940 to Rexie Delbert and Rosa Harper Cole and was a 1958 graduate of Asheboro High School. In December 1959, Hilda married the love of her life, Timothy Allen Graham. He preceded her in death in 2020. Hilda was employed in the hosiery industry for 45 plus years, retiring from Elastic Therapy. She was a member of First Assembly Church for many years. In addition to her parents and her husband, Hilda was preceded in death by her sisters, Faye Luther and Jenette Cole, and brothers, Donald Cole and RD Cole. Hilda loved traveling, cooking, shopping, and attending Gospel singings. Most of all, Hilda loved her family and having family gatherings at home and at the lake.
She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Cox (Herbert) of Asheboro; son, Timothy Tex Graham of Denton; grandchildren, Samuel John Bremer IV, Alexandra Meagan Graham, Eli Tex Graham, Ethan Boone Graham, and Brandon Cox (Allison); great grandchildren, Samuel John Bremer V, Sophie Cox, Logan Cox, and Scarlett Cox; brother, Howard "Buddy" Amick (Karen) of Asheboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Hilda's sisters-in-law, Roxanne and Susie, to whom she was very close and were by her side to the end.
The family would like to express a special thank you to her caregivers, Chasity, Kim, Moriah, and Gracie, whom she loved very dearly.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Hospice of Randolph County, especially Allie and Tiffany, for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Hilda.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 1:00-1:50 pm at Farmer Missionary Baptist Church, 4566 Dunbar Bridge Road in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 2:00 pm at the church with Rev. Daniel Delaney officiating. Burial will be held at the church cemetery.
Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is proud to serve the Graham family.
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