Jean Nichols

Jean Elizabeth Bergemann Nichols, 89, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, 908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, with Charles Reeder officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born in Wilmington, NC on December 28, 1936, Jean was the daughter of Oscar Bergemann and Evelyn Sowell Bergemann. She retired from Belk after several years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and attended Covenant Christian Church. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, watching her hummingbirds, and feeding the birds, deer, and squirrels. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family, who she loved dearly.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Nichols; and brother, Oscar Bergemann.

Surviving are her daughter, Teresa Nichols Betenbaugh and husband Timothy Betenbaugh of Asheboro; sons, Tim Nichols (Nancy) of Randleman, Michael Leroy Nichols of Asheboro; sisters, Adrana West of Denton, Cheryl Miller of High Point; grandchildren, Joshua Nichols (Angenette), Daniel Bellus, Aaron Nichols (Stephanie), Corey Nichols (Meghan); and six great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Jean had a very charitable heart, and the family kindly asks if you can honor her spirit by making donations to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959; Randolph SPCA, 300 W. Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203; or to a charity of the donor's choice.