Sarah Long Ashworth

Sarah Long Ashworth of 2041 Philpott Rd., Lot 18, South Boston died Monday, December 6, 2010 at the age of 68. She was born in Halifax Co. on May 19, 1942 to Pocahontas Hines Long and the late James Gadis Long. Ms. Ashworth was of the Methodist faith. She was a retired teller at Carter Bank & Trust and was formerly employed at Hodges Jewel Box for 40 years. Survivors include her mother; three sisters, Mary L. Francis of South Boston, Alice N. Newby and husband, Clifton of South Boston, and Shirley L. Morcom of Largo, MD; a brother, James T. Long of Greensboro, NC; a niece, Tammy N. Dunn; two nephews, Allen Newby and Chris Long; two great nieces and three great nephews. She was prcededed in death by her father. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home Wednesday night from 7:00 until 8:00 PM and at other times at the home of Mary L. Francis, 2041 Philpott Rd., Lot 28, South Boston. The family requests that those wishing to give memorials please consider the Halifax Co. Humane Society, PO Box 969, South Boston, VA 24592.