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Esther Phillips Craven

d. October 12, 2019

Esther Phillips Craven, age 88, of Asheboro died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Alpine Heath & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.

Mrs. Craven was born August 14, 1931 the daughter of Paul Phillips and Dannie Ritter Phillips.

Mrs. Craven was a native of Moore County, a homemaker and member of Greystone Baptist Church in Asheboro. She was an excellent cook specializing in desserts and a loving Christian Mother who was a friend to all. Esther enjoyed working in her flowers and being outdoors. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband: Allen Craven; two daughters: Martha JoAnn Craven and Kathy Craven; brother: Randall Phillips; sisters: Carrie Brewer, Naomi Andrews, Dorcas Key and Myrl Brewer. 

She is survived by one daughter: Fonda Craven of Asheboro; sister: Pauline Maness of Greensboro and many nieces and nephews and extended family.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 12:00-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Howard Moffitt officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Woodfern Baptist Church, Bible Fund 4434 Woodfern Road, Seagrove, NC 27341.

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Visitation at Funeral Home

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

12:00 - 1:45 pm

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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Pugh Funeral Home Chapel

437 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203

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