Anne Bankett Ashworth, 89, widow of Dillard L. Ashworth, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025.   A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Anne was known for her kindness and unwavering love for her family.  She dedicated much of her life to raising her children and supporting her loved ones.

Anne is survived by her children, Ronnie, Ricky & Joy Ashworth, Cristy Mort (John) and Kevin Ashworth (Brittany) . She loved her many grandchildren, Doug, Hillary (Tom), Kinley (Kody), Connor, Rileigh, Faith, Elizabeth and Peyton, great grandchildren, Landon, Logan and Hudson due in February. Also surviving are her three siblings, Frances Lotz, Jean Jordan and Jimmy Bankett (Joyce); and many nieces and nephews.

Anne was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia.  She graduated from Hampton High school and worked briefly at The Daily Press Newspaper before marrying the love of her life for almost 70 years.

Anne spent most of her time as a housewife, mom and grandmother.  She volunteered at Riverside Regional Medical Center for 30 years. She was a member of Orcutt Baptist Church.  Anne brought joy to all who knew her.  She believed in the power of family and God and made it her mission to create lasting memories with those she loved.  Her legacy of compassion and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home in Newport News.  Visitation to follow service.   Burial will be Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Albert G. Horton Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made in her name to Orcutt Baptist Church,  653 Baxter Lane, Newport News, VA 23602 In her memory.