Evelyn Trotter Bunting

Evelyn Trotter Bunting, 94, of Asheboro, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Born in Randolph County, NC, on December 10, 1925, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Troy Jay Trotter and Bernice McDowell Trotter. She graduated from Farmer High School in 1943 and was retired from Pinehurst Textiles. Evelyn was a member of West Chapel United Methodist Church for 70 years. She was a Sunday and Bible school teacher for many years. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Bunting; brothers, Charles, James, John and Tillman Trotter and sister, Alice Cabe. Surviving are her children, Gary Bunting (Jerrie), Kathy Haithcock (J.C.), Rebecca Chi (Hao); brother, Joseph Trotter (Jessie); grandchildren, Kristi Bunting, Wendy Snyder (Mark), Kelli Haithcock, Jason Haithcock (Michelle), Sherri Epps (Brian), Hollie Reeder (Jeff), Kim Chi; 18 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Due to the restrictions on group gatherings, the funeral service will be private on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Ridge Funeral Home, with Revs. Bob and Lynn Chaney and Rev. Brian Cole officiating. Burial will follow at West Chapel U.M.C. Cemetery. Evelyn's body will lie in state on Sunday, March 22, 2020, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Ridge Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to West Chapel U.M.C., 1739 West Chapel Road, Asheboro, NC 27205. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Clapp's Nursing Home for the love and care shown to Evelyn.