Patsy Yow

Patsy Ann Spivey Yow, 81, of Asheboro, NC, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. A native of Randolph Co., NC, Mrs. Yow was born November 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Purvis and Ruth Carter Spivey. She loved to go to the beach and mountains, and spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great granddaughter. She also always supported her husband behind the scenes. Patsy delivered newspapers for The Courier-Tribune for over 30 years. In addition to her parents Mrs. Yow was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Leon Yow, her sister Betty Jordan, and her brother Jimmy Spivey. Mrs. Yow is survived by her sons, David Leon Morrison of South Carolina, Jeff Yow of Asheboro; daughters, Michele Thompson of Denton, Sherrie Trotter and husband Rodney of Asheboro; sister, Louise Walker and husband Doug, of Greensboro; grandchildren, Joshua Thompson, Cecily Thompson, Chris Thompson, Shane Trotter, Cameron Trotter, Kathryn Trotter; and great granddaughter, Sierra Thompson. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Ridge Funeral Home, prior to the graveside service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203 The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Randolph for their care provided over the last few weeks to Patsy.