Barbara Ann (Folk) Ashford

Barbara Ann (Folk) Ashford, age 76, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born the daughter of Bert Harold Folk and Marian Elizabeth (Tressler) Folk in Tecumseh, Mich., on February 24, 1936. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1954 and had been an active member in the Future Nurses Club and the Girls Athletic Association. Barbara had worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital for eight years as a Patient Companion.?She was best known for her warm smile, her gentle nature and comforting spirit for those that worked with her. She also worked at Zerbos Health Food Store for several years working alongside Harry Zerbo and his daughter Clare. She is survived by her husband, Wesley “Bud” Ashford, her six children, Bob (Carrie), Laurie, Kevin (Elaine), David (Denise), Kelly Logan, Melanie Ashford, 10 grand children and 12 great grandchildren, her beloved best friend, her sister Mary Ellen (Edward) Esk and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and her special friend Ruth Lattimore and Linda Simmons. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Robert Harold Folk and her nephew Robert Harold Dennis. Barbara’s Celebration of Life is pending for her family and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Nie Funeral Homes, www.niefuneralhomes.com.

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