Carmen Perez-Cruz

Carmen Perez-Cruz, 102, of Asheboro, passed away at her home on July 20, 2025 surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jon Shook officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Mrs. Perez-Cruz was born in Puerto Rico on October 23, 1922 to the late Isidoro Perez and Olivia Cruz. She worked as a knitter and crocheted for many years. Carmen was always a happy person and you never saw her without a smile or when she wasn’t laughing. She was a member of Baileys Grove Baptist Church, Spanish Department. Mrs. Perez-Cruz was a prayer worrier, and was a selfless woman and she loved to give to those in need.

in addition to her parents, Carmen is preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Santos, son, Roberto Santos, and many brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Lucia Slone, and Carmen Gloria Santos (Russ Walker), a special niece, Tete Pagan, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 23, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Ridge Funeral Home.