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Ruth Ashe Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Retirement photo from USAF 1 Feb 1984
FRANK OLIVER
March 1, 2011
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 one more time.I am on facebook and my email is [email protected] 817-308-7467.
God bless and love to you and the family always...my baby brother in christ. Frank Matthew Oliver
Leroy Smith, Jr.
February 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 28, 2011
Horace, Jr, Randy, and Brigitte, our deepest condolences to you all God bless you all.
Jacqueline Lewis Lucas & family
February 26, 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
S. Victoria Hunt
February 26, 2011
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.
Avis Anderson
February 26, 2011
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
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
Cleveland McKinney, Jr.
February 26, 2011
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.
Shelia Hines
February 25, 2011
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
Cleve & Pearl McKinney
February 25, 2011
Dear Horace Jr., Randy and Brigitte:
We were saddened to hear about the loss of Aunt Ruth. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief. We will miss Aunt Ruth's beautiful smile, and her words of encouragement. Know that we are sorry we were not able to join the family for her homegoing celebration to rest with our Lord and Saviour.
Our Sincere Condolence,
February 25, 2011
RANDY,
MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BE COMFORTED AT THIS TIME. YOUR MOM IS NOW IN GOD'S ARMS WHERE SHE WILL REST IN PEACE.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS ALL OF YOU.
SINCERELY,
NORMA DANIEl
FORMLEY OF ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL
Laquaine Traynham
February 25, 2011
I'm deeply saddened and will miss Mrs. Ashe every day. I always looked forward to the days we would spend together. Mrs. Ashe could always lift my spirits with a kind word or a smile.
KGA
February 25, 2011
Randy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laverne Harris
February 25, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
February 25, 2011
Horace
I am deeply sorry to hear about the lost of your mother to you and your family you have my deepest sympathy.
German
Richmond, VA
SFC(RET) M.C. Miller
February 25, 2011
Mr. Ashe i am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 25, 2011
To Horace, Jr. and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother - may the good memories help during this time of sorrow.
Carolyn ALLEN Tabb, Richmond, VA
Jessica Brown
February 25, 2011
Rest well, Aunt Ruth! You will be missed! I love you.
LISA HARPER
February 25, 2011
MAY YOU FIND PEACE STRENGTH AND COMFORT DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. I TRULY ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOUR MOTHER AND IT WAS A DELIGHT GETTING TO KNOW YOU ALL AS WELL.
LISA HARPER
February 25, 2011
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.I ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOUR MOM AND ENJOYED EVEN MORE GETTING TO YOU KNOW YOU ALL. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT DURING THIS TIME. AND MAY MRS ASHE REST IN PEACE AND COMFORT
LISA HARPER
Ellis Bates
February 25, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Elinor Dark
February 25, 2011
To The Ashe Family
May God Bless your family
The Darks
Aretha Russell
February 25, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
LaValle & Sandra Stanley
February 25, 2011
Hey Randy,my man, you and your family have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.We know that you guys did everything possible to keep your mother comfortable during her brief illness. May God be with you.
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
February 25, 2011
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
Yvonne Carter-Hewlett
February 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Artis
February 24, 2011
Kim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother in law. Please know that my prayers are with you during this time.
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