Asenath (Ann) Fletcher passed away peacefully, on December 12, 2009 at the age of 89, at the Mason Valley Residence in Yerington, Nevada.
She was born and raised on a farm outside of Hollister, Mo., the youngest of 9 children born to Thomas Alexander and Gertrude McFarland. She spent most of her adult life in Modesto, CA, coming to Yerington in 2002. She had her own business as a hairdresser until 1964 when she went to work for the State Hospital System in Calif., as a care giver, until she retired.
Mrs. Fletcher is survived by one sister in Branson, Mo, Doris Reed. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Her son, Alex Seals, passed away in 1995 and her husband, Norman Fletcher, passed away in 1993. Remaining family members are her daughter, Toni Damon Crabtree, son-in-law, Philip Crabtree of Smith Valley and 2 grandchildren, Kinsie Damon and Jason Damon, both living in Reno. Jason's wife, Patty Lopez Damon is a Yerington native. Dominic Damon is her great-grandson. Asenath also leaves 3 living step-children.
The family wishes that donations be made in her name to Yerington Animal Protection Society ( YAPS). There are no services planned.
Family and Friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada (775) 463-2911