Athalee Ausley

Athalee Bray Ausley, 93, of Sophia, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, with Charles Reeder officiating.

Born in Randolph County, NC on July 16, 1930, Athalee was the daughter of the late Jesse Bray and Gertrude Cotner Bray. She retired from Eveready Battery. Athalee was very industrious, liked to dress nicely and make her own clothes. She was always willing to provide a helping hand. She would visit nursing homes and provided company to the residents. Athalee enjoyed working in her yard, reading her magazines, feeding the birds and cruising. She was an avid sports fan, especially NASCAR, basketball and golf.

In addition to her parents, Athalee was preceded in death by her brothers, Pete Cotner and Richard Cotner.

Surviving are her sons, Larry W. Ausley and wife Becky, Jeffrey A. Ausley and wife Angie; grandson, Christopher B. Ausley and wife Kendra; great grandson, Nate Ausley; sisters, JoAnn Hamlet, Bertha Teague, MaryLou Hill; and brothers, Jimmy Cotner, and William Alfred Cotner.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Asheboro.