Mildred Hancock Rush

Mildred Marie Hancock Rush, 79, of Sophia, died Monday, June 22, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Jamie Stephenson and Pastor Terry Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Back Creek Friends Meeting Cemetery.

Mildred was born on June 1, 1947, in Randolph County, NC. She retired from Commonwealth Hosiery in Randleman. Mildred was a faithful member of Hope Baptist Church. She found joy in spending time fishing, shopping, and traveling. She was also a talented cook and baker whose delicious meals and homemade cakes were cherished by family and friends. Her baking, especially her cakes, became one of the many ways she shared her love with those around her.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Hampton Wade Rush and her mother, Edith Clara Parker Hancock.

Surviving are her daughter, Sherry Nichols (Roger) of Sophia; sons, Terry Rush of Sophia, Shaun Rush (Lisa) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Michael Trogdon, Erika Nichols, Ashley Nichols King (Mike); great grandson, M.J. King; and her best friend, Shirley King of Ramseur.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Back Creek Friends Meeting, Cemetery Fund, 147 Back Creek Friends Church Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.

The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Gentiva Hospice for the exceptional care given to Mildred.