Doralena Jordan Rich, age 95, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Rich was born in Randolph County on March 19, 1925 to Mirto and Eva Gertrude Brown Jordan. She was formerly employed with Bossong Hosiery. Doralena was a member of Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church and formerly attended Randleman Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, Doralena was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Rich, Jr., grandson, Robbie Rich, brothers, Wesley and E. Ray Jordan, and sister, Frances Jordan. She made Chrismons for several churches. Doralena enjoyed playing golf and made 3 holes-in-one in her lifetime.
She is survived by her sons, G. Darrell Rich (Mary) of Asheboro and Keith N. Rich (Cindy) of Asheboro; daughter, Sheila R. Wright (Jim) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Rusty Rich (Liz) of Birmingham, AL, Kelly Rich Hastedt (Matt) of Davidson, Kenny Rich (Joy) of Asheboro, Korry Rich of Asheboro, Allison Lucas (Mike) of Salisbury, Jonathan Wright (Stephanie) of Asheboro; foster grandchild, Jay Van Nostrand of Charlotte; great grandchildren, Morganne Lucas Bowman (Jesse), Jordan Lucas, Jacob Wright, Emily Wright, Par Rich, Jack Rich, and Lacey Rich; and brother, David H. Jordan of Asheboro.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice of Randolph and Britnay Handley for the care and concern given to Doralena.
Mrs. Rich's body will lie in repose on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 12 noon-4:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery 1928 N. Fayetteville Street in Asheboro with Pastor Wyatt Hoogkamp and Pastor Mark Wilburn officiating.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church, 1928 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27203.