Joan Elizabeth (Oliver) Ashworth passed away in Orange, CA, on August 4, 2023, at 93 years of age.
Joan was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Joan came to California and was a resident of Orange County for 65 years. Joan worked for the County of Orange and retired from the Orange County Superior Court where she worked as a Court Clerk for many years. Joan was an avid rose gardener, with a stunning rose garden with many varieties of beautiful roses. Joan was also a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Joan liked to talk walks throughout the City of Orange and could be seen by friends talking one of her long walks. Joan’s most interesting hobby was that of being a master woodworker. She made gorgeous wooden furniture, all finished completely by hand.
Joan is survived by her sons Tarquin and Saxon, her brother James Oliver, her cousin Jimmy Stuckey and various nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
