Lois Sloan Ashby

Hortense – Lois Sandra Sloan Ashby, 78, of Hortense passed away Thursday evening (May 11, 2023) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA her parents were Vernie Sloan and Mary Taylor Sloan. She is also preceded in death by 5 siblings, Estelle, Louise, Marvin, Iris, and Myrtice.

Lois worked at the National Motor Club as a salesperson before retiring. She was a member of the Hortense Church of God of Prophecy. She loved going to the beach, and cooking, and also loved her grandkids dearly and loved singing to the grandkids in church.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Ashby of Hortense; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Angela “Angie” Williams (Jerome) of Hortense; 2 step children, Charles Robbie Ashby,and Rebecca Ashby Stinsman;  6 grandchildren, Brandon Williams, Britton Williams, Brinson Williams (Cameron), Rebecca Ashby, Kalvin Stinsman, and Tristan Ashby; 6 great grandchildren, Hayden, Maelynn, Aubreigh, Kali, RiverLynn Loftus, Kinsley Loftus and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Monday (May 15, 2023) starting at 6PM at Hortense Church of God of Prophecy, Hortense, GA.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday (May 16, 2023) at 3PM at the Hortense Church of God of Prophecy with Bishop Rob Hutto and Bishop Raymond Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Hortense cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Britton Williams, Brinson Williams, Curtis Bradley, Paul Bradley, Gene Oglesby, and Mason Mathie.

Honorary pallbearers will be Roxie Flowers, Karon Hickox, Natasha Kinnear, Amy Tracy, Richard Dancel, Pastor Pat McCord, Christy Chesser, Lynn Franklin, Brandy Davis , and Jessica Hagood.

We would like to give a special thanks to the ladies from the Church of God of Prophecy.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.