EMMA England ASHFORD

1922 - 2017

EMMA England ASHFORD obituary, 1922-2017, Visalia, CA

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Miller Memorial Chapel

1120 West Goshen Ave

Visalia, California

EMMA ASHFORD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2017.

Emma England Ashford was born on January 12, 1922 in Alma, Arkansas to her parents Rudolph and Eula England. She graduated from Exeter High School in 1940 and married Raymon Lee Ashford
November 28, 1943. They attended Visalia Church of Christ on Court Street where she served as the secretary and bookkeeper.

She and Raymon spent countless hours in their large garden and raising farm animals to feed their family and friends who worked alongside them during harvest and canning time. They lived a truly self-sustaining lifestyle. Emma loved crocheting and made an afghan for each family member. Most Sundays consisted of church with lunch at their house with extended family singing all afternoon until it was time for evening service. Their frugal lifestyle allowed them to be extraordinarily generous with their time, home and financial resources.

Emma worked in the fields as a young girl and later went to work at C.J. Shannon & Sons for Dick Shannon as a secretary and bookkeeper. As their farming operation grew she worked for many of their companies including Elbow Gin operated by the Shannon and Ritchie families.

She is preceded in death by her son Jerry Lee Ashford, her husband Raymon Lee Ashford, grandson
David Ashford, seven brothers and one sister. She is survived by her sister Patricia Fuller Berk, daughters, Judy Coble (Vergil), Rebecca Vilhauer (David), grandchildren Sheila Ashford, Jenna Wyatt
(Tom), Thad Ashford (Emmy), Erin Yocum (Brice), Lane Colburn (Scott), Casey Vilhauer (Sarah), and 16 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at Miller Memorial Chapel 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA on Friday September 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Please dress in cheerful, bright colors.

Donations may be made to the Christian Relief Fund, PO BOX 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-9955 that is currently providing disaster relief for hurricane Harvey victims. Emma was a founding sponsor of this fund. Online-www.christianrelieffund.org

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September 19, 2017

Kathy Haskin

Judy and Vergil, Becky and Dave, and families,

Sorry to hear about Emma, she had a long life, filled with God, family, and friends. I am so happy that I was a part, if small, of that life.

Every time she saw me she had a twinkle in her eye as she said "Kathy Sue" with a smile and a hug.

It is always harder for us that are left behind, but the dear memories are always close in your heart.

God bless you all at this time.

Kathy (Ashford) Haskin

September 18, 2017

Linda & Darel Scoggin

My cousin Emma (England) Ashford...a sweet and gentle soul...gone but will NEVER be forgotten.

September 16, 2017

Laura Stafford

Dear Becky, Dave and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you during this time. May you find comfort in the memories you hold in your hearts.
Warmest condolences,
Jere & Laura Stafford

September 15, 2017

Brandi Ross

Emma was a great woman and her presence will be missed by many. I have a lot of wonderful memories of her as I was growing up. I remember as a kid always thinking it was so neat that she always had long hair, no matter her age. My love to the family.

September 14, 2017

Gary and Diwanna Hinds

Emma will be missed, she was such a cheerful and loving person. She loved our Lord , and it truly shone through her beautiful face. Our prayers to the family.

September 14, 2017

Gloria Rogers

Emma was such a wonderful Christian example to me, and I have many precious memories of times Jerry and I spent with her and all the Ashford family. I'm praying for comfort for you at this time.

September 12, 2017

perry herring

September 11, 2017

Les & Helen Downing

Emma was such a sweet little Christian lady. She was always friendly & kind. We are praying for the family during this difficult time.

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