BORN

1932

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Young's Funeral Directors

508 Champagnolle

El Dorado, Arkansas

Geraldine Ashworth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2011.

Geraldine Ashworth, 79, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Health South in Farmerville, LA.

She was born June 25, 1932 in Chidester, AR to John Thomas Orren and Susie Burley Orren. Geraldine was a homemaker who liked to play bingo, was actively involved in the VFW and was of the Baptist faith.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband, James Edgar Ashworth and a brother, James Orren.

Survivors include a son, Roy Ashworth and wife Tammy of El Dorado; a daughter, Kathy Parks and husband Paul of Garland, TX; a brother, Lonnie Orren and wife Helen of Smackover; sisters, Linda Taweel and husband F.H. of Smackover, Carolyn Woodruff and husband John of Junction City, AR and Betty Mason of El Dorado; grandchildren, Veronica Holt and husband William of El Dorado, Heather Taylor and husband Michael of El Dorado, Holly Ashworth of El Dorado, Greg Parks. Sonya Parks, Katelyn Parks and Jake Parks all of Garland, TX and great-grandchildren, Dixie Ashworth and Kaylynn Taylor.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in Young's Chapel with Rev. Charles Ainsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Old Parkers Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at the funeral home.

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September 8, 2011

Veronica Holt

Wants to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers that was sent out during the loss of my grandmother, she will always be missed and in our hearts she was a wonderful mother and garandmother.

August 19, 2011

Elaine Martin

I remember Geri from Ebby's.
She was a very sweet and caring lady.
Prayers for the family,
Elaine (McVay) and Nub Martin

August 16, 2011

William & Teresa Greer

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

August 16, 2011

Sarah Hendricks Champagne

Kathy, Roy and extended Family,
I have just returned from out of town and learned of Gerry's passing. My prayers are with you all during this very sad time. May God Bless you and keep you.

August 16, 2011

Ron & Rosemary Gill

We speak of Gerry so often with the memories of her careing for Ronnie's mom and the fun we had talking. She will always be special to us.

August 16, 2011

Liz Hendricks Baker

Kathy, Roy Dean and families,
I am so sorry to learn of Gerry's passing. Uncle Pete would have been very proud of all she did to share your lives with Granny. I know those times when Gerry would bring you over to the house to visit Granny-well, that was the highlight of Granny's days. May Gerry rest in eternal peace that she deserves for a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

August 16, 2011

Jerri Elliott

Roy and Family,
I wish to express my sympathy for the loss of your mother. I know myself how it is to lose your mom. My prayers will be with you all that you may have faith and strength during this very sorrowful time.

August 16, 2011

James Willis

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Ashworth. She was a sweet lady and I will miss her as I visit the nursing home. You have my sympathy.

August 16, 2011

David & Debbie Sehon

Our prayers are with you all during this time.

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