Obituary: Norma Ruth Hathcock Ashton

Services for Norma Ruth Hathcock Ashton, 83, of Eustace are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday March 29, 2013 at Assembly of God in Eustace with Rev. Tim Howard and Rev. Sam Jock officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton.

Burial will be in Moorehead Melton Cemetery, Eustace.

She passed away March 26, 2013 in Athens.

Mrs. Ashton was born Feb. 4, 1930 in Rhome to Joe and Pearl Cornelius Hathcock.

She was a founding member of First Assembly of God in Eustace. Norma served as a teacher and secretary treasurer in the church. She was a seamstress at Malouf’s in Wills Point and at numerous other factories. Norma enjoyed her soaps, traveling, dancing, and befriending people of all ages. She was a very loving, kind and compassionate mother and enjoyed her grandchildren.

Surviving are daughter, Linda and Jimmy Squires of Dallas; son, James Dennis Ashton of Eustace; daughter, Jan Dockery of Eustace; grandson, Jason Shirey of Dallas; granddaughter, Alicia Renee Ashton of Nacogdoches; granddaughter, Jaydie LeAnn Ashton and Bryan Buchanan of Commerce; great-granddaughter, Skyla Raynn Buchanan of Commerce.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Husband, J.D. Ashton, Sisters, Essie Mae, Oleta Ray Hale, & Edna Sue Roberts York, Brother, J.R. Hathcock.

Pallbearers are Bryan Buchanan, Joe Ashton, Michael Ashton, Gary Roberts, Wesley Preston, and Mike McManus.

Family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.