Josephine Ashton's Obituary
Our beloved Josephine Clark Ashton was born October 28, 1932 in Shreveport, Louisiana, and went home to our Lord on January 11, 2016 at Baylor Garland Hospital. She was the daughter of Joseph Clark Sr. and Delilah Coleman who both preceded her in death as well as step-father Charles Cooks who raised her. Josephine was married to Robert Lee Ashton who remains in the family residence. They were together for 62 years before Josephine joined the Lord. She is survived by 1 daughter Linda Marie Ashton, 2 grandchildren Brittany Smith and David Smith, and 1 great granddaughter Adrienne Hungerford. She was preceded in death by her sister Clotilde Green Range, and her brother Joseph Clark Jr. Surviving siblings are Elouise Hooks Lewis, and Charlie Cooks III and Carolyn Cooks Watkins. Josephine was loved by everyone she touched, and was a respected member in the community. Her home was always open to anyone especially small children who knew they could visit her for sweets or a toy. She lined her home with stuff animals to give to visitors when they stop by to check on her. Community leaders in Garland recognized Josephine’s special talent towards being able to work with people from all walks of life resulting in her being appointed to the Board of Directors for the Young Women’s Christian Association in the 70’s, where she marched to promoted equality for women in the workforce or whatever they may choose to pursue in their future endeavors. Josephine married Robert Lee Ashton in 1954, and found herself traveling around the country due to her husband’s military service in the U.S. Coast Guard. They lived in Hawaii, New Jersey, and New York before settling in Garland TX the twilight years of their life. Josephine had several hobbies and was known to collect antiques which resulted in her opening a small shop in the area. She also assisted her husband in his air conditioning business for many years before retiring. Furthermore, she showed her love to her daughter by attending every football game at Garland High School in which her daughter participated in the band or drill team. In the later stage of her life Josephine found pleasure volunteering at Second Chapel Baptist Church of Garland working in any area in which she was needed. She will be greatly missed by the fellowship of the church under the leadership of Rev. Henderson. Family will receive friends on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM in The Abbey Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243.
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