Melicia Hudspeth

Melicia Faye Newsom Hudspeth, 69, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Randolph Hospital.

She was born on Monday, May 23, 1955, in Asheboro, N.C., the daughter of the late Bryce and Mildred Newsom. Although she had a bone deficiency growing up she never let it slow her down growing up.  She was a basketball player in high school and enjoyed the beach, swimming and playing bingo, but her favorite was spending time with all of her family and her sons dog, Snickers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryce and Mildred Newsom, as well as her younger sister, Rachel Manring, younger brother, David Newsom, and grandchild, Morgan Williams.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Arthur Schultes of Crystal River, FL; and her son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Jennifer Hudspeth of Randleman, N.C.; sisters, Sheila Lassiter and Marian Miller of Asheboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Kimbri Gregory and Isabella Schultes of Crystal River, FL., Erika Willams Hawkes, Skylar Harlow of Randleman, N.C.; as well as five great grandchildren.

There is a Celebration of Life planned for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Please contact family members for more information.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity for lung disease or any of your choosing is appreciated.