Marie Beeson Pugh

Mrs. Marie Beeson Pugh, 92 of Sophia passed away peacefully, Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family after several years of declining health. Mrs. Pugh was married to the love of her life, Wade who preceded her in death. Mrs. Pugh was born in Randolph County to Colbert and Halcie Beeson, lived in Randolph County and worked in Randolph County. She was a life-long member of Marlboro Friends Meeting where she was always very active in the church, involved teaching various Sunday school classes as well as being very active in the Women's Circle.

Mrs. Pugh was a school teacher working 37 years in public education for the Randolph County School System. She was a member of Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society and earned her teaching credentials from High Point College. Mrs. Pugh was a Charter Member of the Randleman Women's Club where she was active until such time health would not allow. She was known by family and friends as a "great" cook, especially for her baked goods. She loved and enjoyed her very large family as well as crocheting and quilting. Mrs. Pugh in earlier times with her husband Wade enjoyed watching and following all their grandchildren participating in all types of activities.

Mrs. Pugh is survived by three daughters, Jan Dough (Dr. Bob Dough) of Asheboro, Debbie Allen of Asheboro, and Lisa Hamilton (Dennis) of Sophia and one son Craig B. Pugh (Susan) of Statesville. Ten grandchildren, Scott Graham (Jessica), Kelly Pugh, Daniel Pugh (Erin), Laura Roberts (Kyle), Robert Dough (Amberley), Dexter Allen, Spencer Hamilton, Kara Hinton (Landon), Sarah Flowers (Justin), and Kendal McDonald (Grant).

She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren, Addie, Paisley and Scheyer Graham, Eliza, Rhett and Wade Roberts, Preston Harvick, Lyle Dough, Hayden Flowers, Hudson Allen and Harper Conrad. One brother Elmer W. Beeson (Adis) of Sophia and two sisters, Sue B. Pugh of Sophia and Karen B. Hinshaw (Chris) of Sophia. Mrs. Pugh is also survived by Sister-in laws Phyllis Allen (Joe), Mary Ella Pugh, Zora Ellen Pugh and Edie Pugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wade and 1 sister Joann Short.

Funeral services for Mrs. Pugh will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, December 8, 2025, at Marlboro Friends Meeting conducted by Rev. Ray Luther. Burial will follow the service at the church cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:30 - 1:45 at the Marlboro Friends fellowship hall.

The family would like to offer specials thanks to family and friends who helped care for Mom especially, Deborah, Casey, Stephanie and Tammy. Also, a big thank you to Home-Instead and Hospice of Asheboro. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers that memorials be made in memory of Mrs. Pugh to Marlboro Friends Meeting or to Quaker Lake.

Pugh Family Home Asheboro has the honor of working with the Pugh family.