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Jacqueline Sue Ashley

1938 - 2025

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

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The Meeks Mortuary & Crematory - Washington Street Chapel

415 E Washington Street

Muncie, Indiana

Jacqueline Ashley Obituary

Jacqueline Sue Ashley, 87, passed away peacefully at The Woodlands on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Jacqueline was born in Muncie on February 27, 1938, the daughter of James and Florence Sturgeon. She grew up and graduated from high school in Muncie. She married the love of her life, Lonnie Ashley.

Jacqueline will be missed by several nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and great nephews.

Jacqueline was preceded by her parents, James and Florence Sturgeon; her husband, Lonnie Ashley; her sons, Jimmy Ashley and a stillborn son; her siblings, David, Ruth, Shirley, Paula, and Bobby.

There are no public services planned for Jacqueline and burial will take place at Black Cemetery in Albany.

The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel is entrusted with all arrangements, and online condolences may be left for the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Decatur Daily Democrat from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, 2025.

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