Betty Ashby

ASHBY, Betty (87) of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2013 at her daughter’s home. She had a prolonged and debilitating illness following multiple strokes. Her husband of over 40 years, Dr. Hobert Ashby, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and John Roberts (Hamilton); her son, Dr. Stephen Ashby and his wife Patti (Oklahoma City); her grandsons Jonathan Roberts (Hamilton) and Serogia Ashby (Oklahoma City); her great-grandchildren, Hailee Yancey, Kaitlyn Roberts, and Collin Roberts (Hamilton) as well as her brother, Samuel Watkins and sister-in-law Jean (Carlisle). Mrs. Ashby always loved children and was an elementary teacher for more than 30 years. She began her career teaching grades 1-8 in a “one room” schoolhouse in Kentucky. In later years, she taught in Mad River and Dayton Public school districts. Betty loved to sing in the choir and perform solos at her church. She was a voracious reader, and enjoyed attending plays. She was a loyal member of the First Dayton Freewill Baptist Church and Ladies Auxiliary. Her greatest joy in her life was her family. Even in her final days, the touch of her grand-children’s hands or the sound of their voices brought a smile to her face. Friends may visit from 4 to 6 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Funeral service 1 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the funeral home. Reverend Robert Legg officiating. Interment, Miami Valley Memory Gardens. The family extends special thanks to Vitas Hospice and the personnel who helped Betty on her final journey. They also greatly appreciate her caregivers Erma Young and Kristina Weber and her dear friends; Naomi Nabors, Theda Hoskins, Phil and Eileen McBride and Harvey and Sue Kasinoff for the innumerable acts of kindness throughout the years of her illness. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.