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Petty Ashcraft Obituary

Petty Vedros Ashcraft of Baton Rouge, LA left this world Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the age of 73 after making it a much better place for everyone she knew. Born in New Orleans and living most her life in Baton Rouge, LA, Petty was a proud LSU fan. When the Tigers weren't playing, she could be found playing bingo, fishing, or caring for her beloved dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Ida Vedros; her loving husband, Ben C. Ashcraft; and her "babies," five beloved black Labrador retrievers, Sassy Marie, Ralph, Pee-Pee, Dixie, and Chesty. She is survived by her son Daniel "Danny" Grayson Smith and wife Jen of New Orleans, LA; her only sister, Carolyn Vedros Hybart of Baton Rouge; two nephews, Chris Lee Hybart of Lafayette, LA and John "Michael" Hybart of Pensacola, FL; great niece Cori Lynn Hybart, and great nephew, Charles Jackson "Jack" Lee Hybart, both of Defiance, OH; and her lovable Great Dane, Missy. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held at her home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 1 p.m. Please call 225-775-0357 for more information. In honor of her four-legged lifelong companions, the family has requested that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Animal Protection and Welfare Society of Baton Rouge, P.O.Box 40981; Baton Rouge, LA 70835 (225-343-0303). Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2013.
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She will be greatly missed. Our condolences to Ms. Carolyn and Danny. May God comfort and console you in your time of grief.

Angelique & Cliff Chaney

January 13, 2013

Petty, rest in peace.
Ruth Curtis Beecher, cousin

January 9, 2013

My deepest condolences toPetty's family

Mary Lou Gaudin(class mate)

January 9, 2013

Let this candle glow just as Petty loved to light up aplace with her good humor and wonderful dogs!

Diane Gaines Dixon

January 8, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill & Jackie Scopes

January 8, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Heather Dawson

January 8, 2013

Petty, I loved everything about you, your warmth, your quick smile, your understanding, your gentleness and your faboulous humor! You and Lt were the most wonderful people!!! I thank you for your friendship, it meant and always will mean a lot to Damian and I. This world was a far better place because of you and Ben! I talk about you guys all the time, and you will live on at the 19th JDC and in my life as long as I live! Much love and respect for you both!

Mona Collins

January 7, 2013

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