Alma Ashley

Alma S. Ashley CHESAPEAKE - Alma Sawyer Ashley, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in a Charlottesville Hospital. Alma was born July 30, 1919 in Old Norfolk County. She was the daughter of the late Nolan and Maude Davis Harris. Alma was a graduate of the University of Virginia and The College of William & Mary where she earned her master's degree. Alma had retired after many years of service as a teacher and later as a supervisor with the South Norfolk Public Schools. She is survived by her daughter, Alva Bryant of Chesapeake; her four grandchildren, R. Wayne Bell Jr., Shelly Sisco, James Brady III and Mariah Brady, all of Chesapeake. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 18, in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Elbow Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.