Virginia "Deebie" Thompson

Virginia "Deebie" Gayle Cox Thompson, 85, of Asheboro, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor David Millikan officiating.

Born on March 14, 1940, in Randolph County, NC, Deebie was the daughter of the late Thomas Diffie Cox and Virginia Tempie Deaton Cox. She graduated from Asheboro High School and attended Lees-McRae College. She graduated from Charlotte Memorial Hospital as an accredited Research Technician. She worked for Randolph Hospital and later retired from Randolph Medical Associates. Deebie was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, shopping at consignment stores and going out to eat.

In addition to her parents, Deebie was preceded in death by her grandson, Jace Thompson

Deebie is survived by her daughter, Dana Needham of Asheboro; son, Eric Thompson and wife Jennifer of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Blake Thompson, and Brantley Needham.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m., Friday, at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation, P.O. Box 1396, Mount Pleasant, NC 28124, or by going to https://www.warriorjace.org/donate