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Kenya Ash Obituary
September 19, 1975 - November 24, 2024
Columbus, Georgia - Kenya Nicole Ash, 49, of Columbus, passed on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center.
A Funeral Service for Ms. Ash will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 5414 St. James St., Columbus. Rev. Dr. Ralph Huling, host Pastor and Rev. Dr. Henry L. Burnette will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be held in Green Acres Cemetery according to the Charles E. Huff's International Funeral Home. Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the funeral home located at 927-5th Ave, Columbus.
Kenya Nicole Ash, affectionately known as "Nikki", was born on September 19, 1975, to Fanthnecia Jones and Melvin J. Hentz in Columbus. She is a 1994 graduate of Columbus High School and was employed with Elevance Health Inc. for 24 years. Kenya is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jimmy Jones, Sarah F. Jones, Melvin Hentz, and Helen Hentz; two uncles, Victor Jones and Leroy Bryant; and one aunt, Renee Hentz.
Precious memories will be cherished by one son, Aubrey Ash; one daughter, Alexis Walker, both of Columbus; mother, Fanthnecia (Darryl) Bufford, Fairburn, GA; father, Melvin J. Hentz, Sr., Columbus; three adopted daughters, Avyiauna Kitko, Janet Williams and Jadyn Williams, all of Columbus; two brothers, Melvin J. Hentz, Jr., Las Vegas, NV and Ross-Michael Hentz, Columbus; one sister, Tonya (Dakota) Harris, Mrytle Beach, SC; two uncles, Min. Reginald (Pamela) Jones and Wayne (Mary) Hentz, both of Columbus; one aunt, Veronica (Joseph) Mouzon, Fayetteville, NC; one extended family member, Derrick (Patrice) Bennett, Columbus; and a host of great aunts, great uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Willie Boston Jr
January 7, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
KATINA BASS
December 6, 2024
REST PEACEFULLY MY BEAUTIFUL CHILDHOOD FRIEND,NEECEE I AM SO VERY SORRY I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ADORED THIS ANGEL
Carolynn 'KK' Herron
December 2, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My cousin will truly be missed.
Glynetta Anderson & Wayne Watkins
December 1, 2024
To the family of Nikki Ash,
I was so saddened to hear of Nikki's passing through her mom, Nisey, whom I worked with. Nikki was a beautiful light that the God allowed to shine on all that she met. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, family member, friend and woman of God.
It is my family's prayer that the power of the Father strengthens you, and precious memories that you all shared as well as the peace of Christ be a comfort to you all now and forever. With Love...
Shenita Williams
November 30, 2024
I'm deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Nikki was a remarkable person with a heart of gold, who touched the lives of so many, and the memories of her will always be cherished. Condolences
Ronald & Flora Williams
November 29, 2024
To all of Nikki's loved ones , may God bless you in this time of sorrow. We pray the sweet memories of her will comfort you in the days ahead. We know to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.
Jesse Oglesby
November 28, 2024
R.I.H
Bruce McCall
November 27, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had limited interaction with Kenya at Elevance, but remember her as always being upbeat and positive.
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