Neomi LaVetra Ashcraft, 87, of Rison, died, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born October 18, 1936 in Rison, a daughter of the late Luther W. Brown and Marie Kea Brown. Mrs. Ashcraft was a seamstress, having worked for the sewing factory for several years. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ashcraft; and three brothers, Luther Brown, Myles Brown and A.J. Brown.
Survivors include her children, Joe E. Ashcraft, Sheila Marie Rushing (Eddie), John Paul Ashcraft (Becky), Richard Allen Ashcraft, Calvin Ray Ashcraft (Mary), Cynthia Lynn Miller (Travis), and Dona Ruth Hankins (Randy); a sister, Patsy Boyd; 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members.
Funeral services were Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Buie Funeral Home in Rison with Bro. Johnie Brewster officiating. Burial was in Prosperity Cemetery. Arrangements were by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. To sign an online guestbook, go to buiefuneralhome.com