Miss Jazzmyne Dyane Ashworth, 17, a highly successful rising senior at Sonoraville High School of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this world on Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Tennessee along with her father, Johnny Matthew Ashworth, from sustained injuries in an automobile accident.
Jazzmyne was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 11, 2001. She was the daughter of Charlene Shunta Threats of Calhoun, Georgia, and the late Johnny Matthew Ashworth. Mr. Ashworth departed this world alongside Jazzmyne. Jazzmyne was the younger sister of Jalishia Angelique LaShun Ashworth of Calhoun, Georgia.
Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Mr. Willie Ashworth; Great-Grandmother, Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Threats; and Great-Great-Aunt, Mrs. Dorothy Jennings.
Jazzmyne was set to begin her senior year at Sonoraville High School. She was a member of the Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America, National Technical Honor Society, and the Beta Club. She was also a member of the Agriculture Program and Floriculture Team at Sonoraville High School. Jazzmyne was named a Fellow at the World Food Prize Alabama Youth Institute, an Advisory member of the Georgia Department of Human Services' Youth Empowerment Series, and was a Borlaug Scholar. Among her achievements, Jazzmyne was an AGITrek Summer Scholar at Tuskegee University and a Disney Dreamer through the Steve Harvey Program. Jazzmyne was a part of the National Society of High School Scholars and the Pink Tourmaline. Jazzmyne's Church Home was Sonoraville Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she actively served as Youth Assistant in the Youth Ministries. Jazzmyne future plans were to attend Tuskegee University and major in Agricultural and Environmental Science with a focus on Agribusiness. Her dream was make an impact to reduce food insecurities globally.
Jazzmyne is survived by her mother, Charlene Threats and her sister, Jalishia Ashworth. She is also survived by half-siblings, Ebony Harris, Myjiya Floyd, and Cormel Floyd; Step-Dad, Timothy Thomas; Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Janis McMillon and Mrs. Marilyn Ashworth. She is also survived by Aunts, Darlene Threats, LaKesha Threats, Clarissa King, and Tracy Davenport and an Uncle, Bobby Threats (Kawanda). Other surviving family members include Cousins, Angela Towns (Patrick), Alisa Price (Hillary), and Jermell Sanford (Rachel); and Great-Aunts Cheryl Davis (Frank) and Beverly Hamler (David). Jazzmyne lovingly leaves behind a host of family members, church family, and her beloved friends at Sonoraville High School.
A service to celebrate the life of Miss Jazzmyne Ashworth will be on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. at the Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with Pastor Zachary Washington officiating. Jazzmyne will be laid to rest at Haven of Rest Memorial Park.
Jazzmyne/s family will receive friends on Saturday, June 30, 2018 between the hours of 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home.
Condolences may be expressed to Jazzmyne's family by visiting www.pondersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements will be announced by independently owned and operated Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home and Ponders Dalton Crematory. 675 Jolly Rd. Calhoun, Georgia 30701
(706)-625-7577.
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