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 addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Helious Ashburn; daughter, Hilda Adkins; and two sisters, Maureen Moore and Virda Billings.

Survivors include three daughters, Helen (David) Barnes, Donna (Greg) Hutson, and Kristy Beshearse all of Sparta; three grandchildren, Shaundra (Kenny) Cantrell of Smithville, Tyrel Helton of Smithville and Allie Beshearse of Sparta; five great grandchildren, Alexis, Eli and Boston Cantrell, Ava Helton and Henry Campus; great great grandchild, Maddox Howard; special caretaker and friend, Carolyn Powers of Smithville.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order Number 17 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no public visitation. A private graveside service for the family was held on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery. Bro. Tim Bumbalough officiated.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

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