Lois Bonkemeyer Rumbley

Lois Delacy Bonkemeyer Rumbley, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on December 13, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Rumbley was born in Asheboro on June 13, 1935, the middle child of 7 children, to Lucian and Corda Underwood Bonkemeyer. Lois was formerly employed in the textile industry and was the co-owner of her family’s businesses, Bonk’s Cleaners and Rumbley Brothers Upholstery. Lois enjoyed sewing and did alterations at Bonk’s Cleaners. Lois was a devoted Christian and attended Giles Chapel Church and First Assembly of God Church. She was a devoted homemaker, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Allen Ray Rumbley, her infant child, Delacy Rumbley, and siblings, Edward Bonkemeyer, Loretta Bonkemeyer Williams, Bobby Bonkemeyer, Charles Bonkemeyer, and Donald Bonkemeyer.

She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Rumbley Reeder (Gary) of Franklinville and LuAnn Rumbley of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jared Reeder (Kristin), Luke Reeder (Nicki), Corey King (Danielle), Adam Cagle (Lyla Kelley), and Emily Cagle Needham (Bradford); 8 great grandchildren; and sister, Shelba Bonkemeyer Laughlin (Malcolm) of Asheboro.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Randolph Memorial Park with Mike Thompson and Malcolm Laughlin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Rumbley family.