Born September 2nd, 1921 in Collinsville, Alabama, Mrs. Ashley dedicated her life to loving and caring for her family, especially her grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews, who lovingly called her “Aunt Niecy”. Under her gentle care, gardens flourished and hospitality was shown, most commonly through each family member’s custom version of their favorite dish and her “famous” peanut butter cake. As the glue which bound her family, Ms. Ashley experienced tragedy, losing her husband and her son within a span of three weeks, but she did not leave behind a legacy of loss. She spoke love, in words and actions, leaving an indelible mark on all who experienced her affection.
While Mrs. Ashley will be missed, we rejoice in the fact that she is in the presence of her Heavenly Father and is reunited with many friends and family members, including her husband of 61 years, James Bee Ashley; mother, Nettie Kearly; and sons, Charles and Arlie Ashley.
She leaves behind her loving daughter, Patricia Ashley Gaskin; grandson, Brandon Ashley (Tracy), Hokes Bluff; Granddaughters Renae Mckelvey(Mike), St Helena SC , Michelle Gaskin Burge,Atlanta, Ga; Sonya Gowens( Phil) Gadsden; 10 Great-Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren, along with several Nieces and Nephews, who were all dear to her heart.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Kindred At-Home-Care, and her Great-Grandson Wesley Burge for their time, and loving care, as well as the many friends who offered support.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Burge, Brodie Burge, Brandon Ashley, Willie Burge, Danny Gaskin, and Dewane Boyd.
Honorary pallbearer will be SGT Jordan Burge.
Visitation will be held at Morgan Chapel from 12-2pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. A graveside service will follow at 2:30pm at Rainbow Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to be made to New Faith Church through the Exchange Bank.
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