Ashleigh Brooke (Abele) Neil born on November 13, 1977, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 18, 2022. Ashleigh was born in Knoxville and graduated from Bearden High School, and then attended the University of Tennessee with a degree in broadcasting. She was employed by Steven Spielberg of Dreamworks Animation in Hollywood, CA. She was the animation coordinator in the Bee Movie with Jerry Seinfeld. She returned to Knoxville to raise her family.
Ashleigh is survived by her daughters, Ella Neil and McLayne Neil; father, Joe Abele and stepmother Cindy; brother, Weston Abele; mother, Jonnie Lysaght; former husband, Chris Neil; stepsisters, Lauren Cook (Chris) and Holly Warner as well as special uncles, Jack Sample and Don Lemaster.
A private graveside service will be held for Ashleigh at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Neil family.