Mary Virginia Barnett Ashe died on November 5th after a long illness.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, known and loved by many.
She was employed by WHKP RADIO in Hendersonville from 1952 until her retirement in 2019, a total of 67 years.
Mary was the daughter of Allen Francis Barnett and Frances Irene Taylor Barnett of Mills River. Her family inclluded brothers Jimmy, Jack, Joe and an infant Johnnrnett. Her sister, Shirley Dockery, preceded her in death on January 6th of 2023. She is survived by three sons - Dennis Marvin Ashe of Hendersonville; Daniel Allen Ashe of Ollympia, Washington and David Lee Ashe of Rutherfordton along with two great grandchildren, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was employed by WHKP RADIO in Hendersonville from 1952 until her retirement in 2019, a total of 67 years of the station's 77 year history and was one of the stockholders for a number of years. She was a faithful member of Refuge Baptist Church for many years and later attended Sunday School at Hendersonville First Baptist Church.
Mary was a faithful servant of the Lord all her life and a wonderful mother and homemaker. She loved working in her home and yard as well as being a gracious hostess to both newcomers and family members, equally welcome in her home.
A memorial service will be held at Mills River Presbyterian Church at 10 AM on Wednesday, November 15th.
In lieu of flowers, the familly requests that donations be made to Four Seasons Hospice.
