Ruth Mire Ashley

Grace Marie Duncan Ellis
June 5, 2013
Earl J. Blanco Sr.
June 5, 2013
Grace Marie Duncan Ellis
June 5, 2013
Earl J. Blanco Sr.
June 5, 2013

Ruth Mire Ashley, 90, a native of Sulphur, La., and resident of Franklin, La., died Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

Mrs. Ashley was a nursing assistant with Franklin Foundation Hospital for nearly 40 years. She was a dedicated member of Calvary Bible Church in Centerville, La. She will be remembered as a gentle, sweet woman with deep faith.


She is survived by her brother, Jerry Mire; sister, Joyce (Norman) Percle; friend and caregiver, Brenda Boudreaux; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ashley; children, Malcolm and Troy Ashley and Judy Billiot; parents, Theodore and Hattie Mire; brother, Curtis Mire; and sister, Jane Chustz.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, at Calvary Bible Church in Centerville with services to follow. Burial will be at Franklin Cemetery. (Ibert’s)