Dona Ashworth

July 29, 1941 - March 25, 2022

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel

1604 NE Main Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

(864) 688-1600 |

Sunday 3/27, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dona McLeod Ashworth, 80, wife of the late Dorner Ashworth, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022 after a brief illness.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth Mitchel McLeod. Dona grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. Dona and Dorner were married and lived in Rapid City, South Dakota and Overland Park, Kansas before spending 22 years in Concord, Ohio raising their family. As a housewife and Mom to 5 kids, she was very active in her children’s lives including various sports, school functions, and was known for being “The Neighborhood Mom”. She was a second Mom to many, and built a warm and welcoming home for one and all. Dona has resided in Simpsonville for the last 23 years where she enjoyed being a grandma of 11. She was as involved in her grandkids lives and sports, as she was her kids. Her ties to Northeast Ohio were strong, and she would visit friends and family often. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was proud of her Scottish heritage and ingrained the importance of family to all of us. This is her legacy.

Left to cherish her memory are her five children, Laurel Ashworth-Fulmer of Painesville, Ohio; William Ashworth and his wife Diana of Delaware, Ohio; Brian Ashworth and his wife Kim of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Kenneth Ashworth and his wife Sarah of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Kristine Rettberg and her husband Mitchell of Simpsonville, South Carolina; eleven grandchildren, Karleigh and Evan Fulmer; Colin, Dylan and Braden Ashworth; Kalie, Maarijka, and Derek Ashworth; Mary Catherine and Caroline Ashworth; Alexandra Rettberg; and brother-in-law, James Ashworth of Huntington, West Virginia.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast. An additional visitation and service will be held the following week in Painesville, Ohio. Dona will be laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, OH.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McCall Hospice House, 1836 W Georgia Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680, www.hospicehousegc.org

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel

1604 NE Main Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

(864) 688-1600 | Map

Sunday 3/27, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dona McLeod Ashworth, 80, wife of the late Dorner Ashworth, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth Mitchel McLeod. Dona grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. Dona and DornerContinue Reading

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I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother recently. “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal..” You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! May God wrap and keep His loving arms around you and your family! Talmadge Gray

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in loss of a sweet lady.

Kris, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing and you and your family are in my prayers. Look to the Lord for strength. "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10).

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Kris, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and Prayers.

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Our deepest condolences to all. She will be missed. Our last visit with her was on Ken and Sarah's driveway, watching the Ohio Buckeye football game, surrounded by her family laughing and enjoying every minute even in the cold. Rest in peace Dona

We were saddened to learn of Dona’s passing, as we corresponded with her regularly online. As longtime friends and former Ohio neighbors we knew both Dona and Dorner well. Our kids grew up and participated in sports together. Our sincere condolences to her family. We will miss her.

We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. We love you all.

I am so sorry Ashworth family. When I think of your Mom, it is of her watching us play all-day basketball in your driveway with a big smile on her face. She was always so warm and welcoming to everyone. My prayers are with you all.

Kris, So sorry for your loss. Your Michelin family has you in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

I was blessed to have you and Mr Ashworth as my family. Thank you for loving me, my girls and even my students! You will be missed everyday. Love you Mrs. Ashworth ❤️

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.