Ashley Taylor Trott

Ashley was born on May 30, 1987.

Born in Hampton, Virginia, Ashley moved to Honolulu, Hawaii at an early age during her father’s military deployment, where she attended Pre-K. She later returned to Virginia, completing her education from kindergarten through high school in Newport News.

Ashley accepted her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of eight, and was baptized at her home church, First Baptist Church East End in Newport News, where she and her family attended faithfully.

After graduating from Woodside High School, Ashley attended Clark Atlanta University, earning her degree in Mass Communications and graduating summa cum laude. During her time at CAU, she became a proud and esteemed member of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, bonding with a sisterhood she cherished deeply throughout her life. It was also during her college years in Atlanta that she began attending and joined Elizabeth Baptist Church.

Ashley built a remarkable professional career at CNN / Warner Bros. Discovery within Ad Sales. Known for her sharp intellect, work ethic, and expertise, she excelled in the media industry while making a lasting impact on those around her. Beyond her daily achievements, Ashley was a dedicated mentor, generously guiding and supporting many aspiring professionals who looked up to her as they carved out their own paths in the industry.

In 2016, Ashley met the love of her life, Anthony Trott, Jr. They were united in holy matrimony in 2022 and built a life rooted in devotion, joy, and deep love. Together, they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Addison and Atalyia Trott, who were the absolute pride and joy of Ashley’s heart.

Ashley had a true passion for spending quality time with her family and friends and simply enjoying life. Her vibrant personality and infectious warmth could instantly light up any room she entered. Above all, Ashley was a fiercely loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, and loyal friend whose grace touched everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Geneva Kelly; her paternal grandparents, Walter and Jeanette Taylor; her Aunt Joyce; and her Uncle Lonnie, Jr.

Her memory will be forever cherished by her devoted husband, Anthony Trott, Jr.; her cherished daughters, Addison and Atalyia Trott; her loving parents, Mary and Duane Taylor; her sister, Kayla Banks, and brother-in-law, Philip Banks; her parents-in-law, Anthony Trott, Sr. and Yvonne Trott; alongside a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, sorors, colleagues, and dear friends.

A Celebration of Ashley's Life will be held on Wednesday, October 21st at 11:00 am. Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Rd SW

City of South Fulton, GA 3033. The service will be livestreamed. ElizabethBaptist.org/COL