Irene Clifton

Irene Mae Gregory Clifton, 86, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bryan Maness officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Mrs. Clifton was born February 14, 1936, in Danville, VA, the daughter of the late Clifton Robert and Annie Goodlake Gregory. She had retired from Klaussner Furniture and a member of Hopewell Friends Church. She was a wonderful wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Clifton was preceded in death by her sister Ellen Massey, and brother Kenneth Gregory; and granddaughter, Melissa Walker. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Buck" Clifton of the home; daughters, Debbie Lamb (Richard) of Shallotte, Candy Clifton of Asheboro, Teresa Clifton of Asheboro, Pam Needham (Jason) of Seagrove; sons, Brad Clifton of Hillsville, NC, Keith Clifton of Asheboro; sister, Patricia Glass (Tom) of Asheboro; brothers, Roy Gregory (Linda) of Hillsville, NC, Roger Gregory of Southmont, NC; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; and her dog, "Rowdy." The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service. The family would like to thank the special caregivers and Community Home Care & Hospice of Asheboro for all of their exceptional care for our sweet mama. Condolences may be made online at www.ridgefuneralhome.com.