Beatrice-Ashley-Obituary

Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

Beatrice Cunningham Ashley

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To everyone at Larchmont United Methodist Church, I must apologize. Bea spent several years as a member LUMC during the final years of her long life. In the rush of things we failed to mention that and we are very sorry for the error.

I met Beatrice 5 years ago at Larchmont Methodist Church when she lived in Norfolk. We would sit together during the services. I loved to hear her sing the old familiar hymns that she knew by heart. She had a lovely singing voice to match her beautiful spirit. In many ways, Beatrice reminded me of my own Mom whom I lost a decade ago. They both shared the same graceful and kind southern manners and presence. Her sweet soul will be missed.

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Beatrice's Obituary

Beatrice Cunningham Ashley, 98, died Monday, December 8, 2025 after a short illness. Beatrice was born in Norfolk, Virginia and graduated from Norview High School. She landed a job right after graduation with the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and later worked at the Hampton...

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