April 28, 2020
Mrs. Delorice Marie Ashburn age 82 of Sparta passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Emergency Room of St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.
She was born on March 9, 1938 in Smithville to her parents, the late Isaac & Dora Hawkins Billings. Mrs. Ashburn attended Laurel Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In accordance with the Governors Executive Order Number 17 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public visitation. Private Graveside Services for the family will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Bro. Tim Bumbalough will officiate.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Helious Ashburn. Daughter, Hilda Adkins & 2 sisters, Maureen Moore & Virda Billings. Survivors include 3 Daughters, Helen (David) Barnes, Donna (Greg) Hutson, Kristy Beshearse all of Sparta. 3 Grandchildren, Shaundra (Kenny) Cantrell of Smithville, Tyrel Helton of Smithville & Allie Beshearse of Sparta. 5 Great Grandchildren, Alexis, Eli & Boston Cantrell, Ava Helton & Henry Campus. Great Great Grandchild, Maddox Howard. Special Caretaker & Friend, Carolyn Powers of Smithville.
The family of Mrs. Ashburn would like to send a special thank you to the nursing staff at NHC of Smithville for the love and kindness they received while at the nursing home.
In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery Fund in memory of Mrs. Ashburn.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.