Joan Elizabeth Ashworth obituary: Joan Elizabeth Ashworth's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Joan Elizabeth Ashworth
1927 - 2014

Obituary photo of Joan Elizabeth Ashworth, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of Joan Elizabeth Ashworth, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
Joan Elizabeth Ashworth
1927 - 2014

Joan Elizabeth Ashworth, 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014. She was born November 23, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Byers) Corkill.

Joan was employed by the State of Kansas as an Ad Assistant for many years and was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing bridge, and most of all, spending time with her granddaughters.

Joan married Harvey D. Ashworth on August 17, 1949, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1968.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol (Rick) Condley; brothers, Paul and Phil (Emily) Corkill; daughter-in-law, Sharlene Ashworth; grandchildren, Ashley Condley, Sarah (Ryan) Irvin, Stephanie (Zachary) LaRue, Elise Ashworth, Samantha Powell, and Sherleen Powell; and eight nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, J. David Ashworth.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Countryside United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Road, Topeka, Kansas 66611.

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Joan Elizabeth Ashworth, 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014. She was born November 23, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Byers) Corkill.

Joan was employed by the State of Kansas as an Ad Assistant for many years and was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing bridge, and most of all, spending time with her granddaughters.

Joan married Harvey D. Ashworth on August 17, 1949, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1968.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol (Rick) Condley; brothers, Paul and Phil (Emily) Corkill; daughter-in-law, Sharlene Ashworth; grandchildren, Ashley Condley, Sarah (Ryan) Irvin, Stephanie (Zachary) LaRue, Elise Ashworth, Samantha Powell, and Sherleen Powell; and eight nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, J. David Ashworth.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Countryside United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Road, Topeka, Kansas 66611.

To leave a memory of Joan, please click the "Share Memories" button above.

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Memorial Service

Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM
Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Road, Topeka, KS 66611

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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