Ruth Ashe Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Richmond, Virginia

ASHE, Ruth E. Smith, of Richmond, widow of Horace A. Ashe Sr., departed this life February 22, 2011 after a brief illness. She is survived by three devoted children, one daughter, Brigitte D. Ashe; two sons, Horace A. Ashe Jr. and Randy L. Ashe (Kim); two grandchildren, Diallo Martin and Brittany Ashe; one brother, Walter Smith Jr. "Bro"; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The remains rest at W.S. Watkins and Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011, at St. John Baptist Church, 4317 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. The Reverend Dr. Michael L. Felton, pastor, officiating. Interment at St. John Cemetery.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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To the family: Horace Jr especially...it has been a many years since your mother babysat me and you as we played in the front yard at 816 Maggie Walker Ave.but I can still remember the times when we were little ones and our grandmother(Mama Alease) used to give us popsicles in the heat of the summer and we were so blessed and had no clue to joys we shared.
I know it has been 60 plus years since I have seen you...but I will be in Richmond May 20-28 and pray that we get to see each other...

FRANK OLIVER

March 01, 2011 | DESOTO, TX

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leroy Smith, Jr.

February 28, 2011 | Chesterfield, VA

Horace, Jr, Randy, and Brigitte, our deepest condolences to you all God bless you all.

Jacqueline Lewis Lucas & family

February 28, 2011

To the family of Mrs. Ruth Ashe,

Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal. My thoughts and prayers are with you especially during this time.

Carolyn Thompson Winn & family

February 26, 2011 | Richmond, VA

Dear, Horace Jr, Randy, Brigette , & Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. I will always remember how much I enjoyed growing up with all you and your mom and dad. I know now that Mr. Horace and Mrs. Ruth are reunited and looking down on you all. God bless you and remember the good times you had with Mrs. Ruth. My condolences also go out to Mr. Bro, Stephanie, & CeeCee.

S. Victoria Hunt

February 26, 2011 | Henrico, VA

Mr. Bro, CeCe, Stephanie,
I will keep each of you in my prayers. God's blessings to each of you.

Love always,
Avis

Avis Anderson

February 26, 2011 | Sutherland, VA

To The Ashe Family,
Brigitte, Horace Jr., Randy,
I am so very sorry to hear that Mrs. Ashe passed. I will miss our occassional conversations. Tyron and I will keep you all in our prayers and know that you are blessed to have had very exceptional parents.

Avis & Tyron Anderson

Avis Anderson

February 26, 2011 | Sutherland, VA

Dear Randy and Family:

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Ruth and will keep the family in prayer as she is released from earth to be with our Heaveny Father.

Cleveland McKinney, Jr.

February 26, 2011 | Atlanta, GA

Randy,
Have faith. The Lord will see you through even a tough time like this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dr. Shelia D. Hines
Assistant Principal
Huguenot High School

Shelia Hines

February 25, 2011 | Richmond, VA

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