Ethel I Ashford

Ethel Irene Ashford of Aberdeen died Saturday, January 13 at her granddaughter’s home surrounded by family. She was 88. Born in Tazewell, WV she was the daughter of the late Will and Catherine (Hagy) Mathews and wife of the late James A. Ashford. A home maker Mrs. Ashford was an active member of Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church where she served on the Ladies Auxiliary and was a Nursey attendant. She loved reading her Bible, doing word search puzzles and strumming the guitar. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, James J. Ashford and David E. Ashford both of Aberdeen and Melissa D. Casteel of Stewartstown, PA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her sons, Junior Ray Ashford and Donald L. Ashford and her daughters, Betty J. Sexton and Linda C. Ashford A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18 at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm where a funeral service will begin at 7:00pm. Interment will be at Angel Hill Cemetery on Friday, January 19 at 11:00am.