Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Garrett and Lessie Richey Ables. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was retired from the Milliken Honea Path Plant.

Surviving are a son, Jamie Ashley (Denise) of Honea Path, and two daughters, Diane Giles (Frankie) and Jan Ashley both of Honea Path, a sister Donna Sue Ashley (Winfred), eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a daughter Judy Abrams (Mike).

Private family graveside services will be held at Keowee Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to Southside Baptist Church, 1800 Highway 178 North, Honea Path, SC 29654. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com