Zelma Baum

Amanda Zelma King Baum, 88, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur. Zelma was born on August 10, 1931, in Randolph Co., to the late Peter Randolph King and Amanda Lora Boiling. She was retired from Eveready/Energizer Battery. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Zelma was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Baum; sisters, Blanche Greene, Thelma Harrelson; and brothers, Wayne King, Lonnie King, Fred King, and Ralph King. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Baum Thiel of Lexington; son, Ricky Baum and wife Cheryl of Asheboro; grandchildren, Dre Thiel, Amanda Thiel and husband Niger Vargas, Thomas Thiel, Breanna Macon and husband Alan, Amanda Brady and husband Adam; and 5 great grandchildren. Due to restrictions on group gatherings, a private graveside service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.