On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at 1:00 a.m. Jesus wrapped his loving arms around Mary Ashlin Annis and carried her home. Mary was a school nurse for Henrico County and was a Rescue Squad EMT for ten years. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Linwood Ashlin and parents, Courtney and Bernard Walker. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Annis; sons, Barry Ashlin and David Ashlin; step-daughter, Kristina Annis; sisters, Beverly Fleury and Dorothy St. Amand and twin sister, Martha Barden; grandchildren, Katy, Ariel and Lacy; great-grandchild, Jaime; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved cats. The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231 where services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the SPCA or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.