EDITH E. ASHWORTH

 
EDITH E. ASHWORTH  
Edith E. Ashworth, 94, formerly of Oakton, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014.Ms. Ashworth was a graduate of Averett University and Madison College and received an M.ED from UVA. She had a long and successful career in the field of education, much of it with the Fairfax County School System. There, she served for years as the distinguished head of their library system. She was noted for her unique ability to excite children to read. She helped to found the Apple Federal Credit Union which helped female school teachers in NOVA obtain loans. She also served as the president of the Virginia Library System and was listed in Who's Who of American libraries. Ms. Ashworth retired in 1983, having served for more than 40 years toward improving the education and learning opportunities for children in NOVA.Ms. Ashworth attended the United Methodist Church in Oakton for more than 30 years and was active in many aspects of the church. During the summer, she and her companion of more than 70 years, Thelma Grogan, became avid travelers, visiting all seven continents, with Antarctica being the last and most favored. She loved the penguins, but most of all she loved her family and friends and cherished the time spent with them. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Blair and Bill McSpadden of Port St. Lucie, FL. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Townes Funeral Home in Danville, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Oakton United Methodist Church in her memory.