Betty Thomas

Betty Bernice Phillips Thomas, 88, of Randleman, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating. A private burial will be held at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born in Guilford County, NC on June 22, 1934, Betty was the daughter of the late Wiley Arthur Phillips and Alma Rouse Phillips. She retired from Drexel Heritage in High Point. She was a member of Dayspring Baptist Church in Randleman. Betty was also a licensed beautician.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, William Eugene "Gene" Hunsucker; sisters, Gertrude Stutts, Lessie Ledbetter; brothers, Grover Phillips, Arthur Phillips, Carl Phillips, Marvin Phillips, and Odell Phillips.

Betty is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alfred Thomas of the home; son, Michael Thomas and wife, Sharon of Archdale; grandchildren, Kimberly Hunsucker of Sophia, Scott Hunsucker and wife Shannon of Monroe; great grandchild, William "Will" Hunsucker; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023, and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Daysping Baptist Church, 777 Bowers Lane, Randleman, NC 27317; Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203; or to Gentiva Hospice, 533 S. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to family friend Kay, Hospice of Randolph, and Gentiva Hospice for their care shown to Betty.