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Obituary For Patricia D. Williams Ashford
Mrs. Patricia D. Williams Ashford, 61, of Smiths Station, AL passed Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Columbus, GA.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Friday, August 18, 2023 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Rev. Andrew Alexander, officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
Patricia Denise Williams Ashford was born on December 17, 1961 in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Oles and Georgia Mae Williams. She was the baby of seven children. Patricia departed this life on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
At an early age Patricia gave her life to Christ Jesus. As a child she attended Central Elementary School and graduated in the Class of 1979 from Central High School. She later received her Bachelors of Science Degree from Columbus State University. She worked for Chattahoochee Valley Community College and later retired as teacher from Phenix City School System after 28 years.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Otis, George “Butch” and Willie “Red” Williams; sisters, Christine Mitchell and Dorothy “Dot” Mullins, and brothers-in-law, Herman Stephens and Charlie Lewis.
Patricia leaves behind a devoted husband, Nathaniel Ashford of 38 years; four loving children, Jared Chase (DeWhitney), Morgan Brooke, and Madison Paige, all of Smiths Station, AL, Leslie Paschal (Abdul) of Hampton, GA; two grandsons who were the light of her life, Jared Chase II and Dominick Jaye of Smiths Station, AL; three granddaughters, Jacinta Elise, Marley Arika and Kye Erin of Savannah, GA; one cherished sister, Joyce Stephens; four sisters- in-law, Dorothy, Shirley (Cornell), Helen (Edgar), Vanjual; three brothers-in-law, Alfonza Mullins, John Ashford Jr. (Ollie), Charles (Ann) Ashford, and host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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We Love you Nate ... Your Salem Post Office Family and Friends
My deepest sympathy to Nate, the children, family and friends. I worked with Pat year ago at Liberty Mutual. She had the prettiest smile. She also was one of my online Avon customers. Prayers for God to bring you all peace in the days ahead. Bernadette and Bruce Thompson. 🙏🏼🙏🏼💛💛🕊🕊
I will always remember that cute little girl, with the 2 braided ponytails, playing out back of their apartment in FD. Her siblings were older, so she would talk at us, as my friends and me were older as well. Always sweet! My sincerest condolences to the entire family of Patricia's. S Cook Tibbs
May the peace of God that passes all understanding surround your family during this difficult time. RIP Pat.
Bonita Coar Walker CHS Class of 1979
I can't believe this my sincere condolences and prayers r with the family. So sorry to hear about pat. From ruby upshaw and family.
Our sincere condolences to the family. Praying for God to comfort and give you all the peace that surpasses all understanding. Love, Trista & Eric Lewis
Aunt pat you will be truly missed STEVE "EL" JOHNSON.
The Lord will continue to guide you all. With my deepest sympathy, Pat was royalty, so I will light this purple candle. She will be truly missed.
Praying for comfort, peace and understanding as you go through this difficult season in your lives. Jackie, Tim and the girls.
My sincere condolences to the family! I'm gonna miss calling u mommy and telling on Madison when she do things to me!!! I appreciate all the love that u have given me. S.I.P (my 2nd Mommy). I love u always and forever.
With deepest sympathy. Will continue to pray for both families, God will take of you all . To God be the glory. The Barrett Family, Van & Danny Ray.
I'm just at a lost for words. Joyce you are never alone. God said that he would never leave or forsake us. With heart felt, deepest condolences. Will continue to pray for the Ashford & Stephen Family. Giving God the glory to have known such a beautiful , kind loving person. Lil Pat. Linda Gail Smith & Family
This was very hard to accept and swallow because Mrs. Patricia was a beautiful person. She was an amazing wife,mom and grandmother and I would like to send my deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. You will be missed dearly love the Daniels family.
This was very hard for me to swallow and accept because Ms. Pat was an amazing woman, mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, and sister. I'd like to send my deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. Mrs. Patricia was a beautiful soul. I was so glad I got the opportunity to know her. You will be missed dearly. Love Maria and the Daniels family.
It is with deep sympathy to say my Farewell to such a beautiful soul. God truly designed you with his DNA. We lost touch due to life journeys but I know that you lived your life as you did as a young girl in FD and at CHS. Your warm smile and spirt was felt by anyone that came into your presence. Much Love my Dear Friend and it bribg me joy to know that we will meet again! Family, Pat was a Loving person and she will be truly missed! Much Love, Yolanda Mabry Arnold CHS 78
Sincere heartfelt condolences to the Williams-Ashford families. Her legacy lives on through each of you. May you be comforted by those near grieving alongside you, memories made, and time as it will be instrumental in healing from such a loss as Patricia. Benton/Terrell Families
It is with heartfelt sympathy to hear of the passing of Pat. She was such a high spirted person to be around with a beautiful smile. My condolences to you (Nathaniel) and family. May God strengthen to and keep you is my prayer. Yolanda (the late Tommy) Smith
My condolences and prayers with the family.We all grew up together in Fred. Doug.Always with her beautiful smile.Victoria Griffin & Family.❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
My condolences and prayers with the family.We all grew up together in Fred. Doug.Always with her beautiful smile.Victoria Griffin & Family.❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sincere and heartfelt prayers and condolences to this beautiful family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time and in days ahead! Deepest sympathy, Herman, Regina Mitchell & Family
I am so sorry to hear this. Pat will truly be missed. Praying for comfort and peace to the Family. Sending Condolences to you all 🙏🙏🙏
RIP Pat. Prayers for the family. Pat enjoyed working with you at CVCC. Our lunches with Evone and Johnny were always a hoot. I still tell people about you kidding me about talking so much by saying "Help me, I'm talking and I can't shut up" after the tv commercial. God Bless your family. RIP Michael Gillenwaters
Our ❤️ was broken when we heard of Pat's passing. We will miss your loving smile.Rest in Peace my cousin. Nate, may God continue to Bless and keep you and your family. Love Joyce and Aunt Tee Patterson
Condolences to the family. Happy memories when we were members of Allen Temple AME Church
My condolences to the family. I will always remember the fun days we had CHS. You will be missed my friend.🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Many will treasure memories of that welcoming (and fun) administrative assistant in the Dean of Instruction's Office at CVCC. She was a pleasure to know and work with.
My sincere condolences to my very first babysitter and her family. I will miss your smile and kind heart... Mark Alexander
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