THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED MEMBER, PROPERTY WORKER, BESSIE M. ASHFORD. SHE PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2025. BESSIE JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IN SEPTEMBER OF 1974.  SHE RETIRED WHILE WORKING AT THE INMATE RECEPTION CENTER ON DECEMBER 31, 1992.