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Ann Albright Smith

October 5, 1944 — August 15, 2025

Ann Albright Smith, 80, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.


Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Ed Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Springs Community Church Cemetery.


Born on October 5, 1944, in Randolph County, NC, Ann was the daughter of the late Guye Reid Albright and Rosa Moffitt Albright. Ann graduated from Coleridge High School and retired from Asheboro City Schools after 30 years. It always warmed her heart when former students always recognized her out in public. Ann always saw the good in people and never met a stranger. She was a member of Central Church and was a member of Central Methodist Womens Group. Ann loved animals; she would talk to them frequently and enjoyed their calming nature. She also enjoyed dressing up in fine clothes and looking and feeling her best.


Surviving are her husband, Bill Smith of the home; son, Russ Smith and wife Judy of Asheboro; grandson, Jared Smith; sisters, Sarah Brady of Asheboro, Becky Albright of Asheboro; brother, Farris Reid Albright of Asheboro; and niece, Sharon Brady.


The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, at Ridge Funeral Home, Asheboro.


Memorials may be made to Maple Springs Community Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Lib Brown, 5775 NC Hwy 22/42, Ramseur, NC 27316.


The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff in the ICU at Randolph Health and Hospice of Randolph for the special care given to Ann.Ann

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

12:30 - 1:45 pm

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Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service

908 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service

908 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203

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Maple Springs Community Church Cemetery

6231 NC-22, Ramseur, NC 27316

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