Ruth Cox Hollingsworth

Janie Ruth Cox Hollingsworth, 94, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2024, at Rushwood Church with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Ruth was born on May 15, 1930, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Pearlie "P.H." Cox and Sarah Hicks Cox. She was a great homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. Ruth was very devoted to Rushwood Church, where she was the oldest member. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Hollingsworth; sisters, Kathleen Swaney, Ruby McDowell, Beulah Mae Moran; brothers, Leon Cox and Wade Cox.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Vickie Gallimore (H.R.) of Asheboro; son, Larry Hollingsworth (Sharon) of Asheboro; sisters, Betty Gunter (David) of Asheboro, Hilda Swaney of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jeremy Hollingsworth of Seagrove, Crystal Covington (Brad) of Randleman, Sarabeth DeLaCalle Gallimore (Alvaro) of Asheboro, Brian Gallimore (Sarah) of Asheboro; great grandchildren, Olivia and Lilah, Henry and Will, Oliver and Leo.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m., Monday at Rushwood Church, prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Rushwood Church, 1810 Old Farmer Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205.