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Ashlie Powell Obituary
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Jon Taylor
November 25, 2023
Ashlie, it's been a very long time since I've been on here almost 20 years now. Every now and then I look back at high school and I want really want to thank you for your help in school.
COURTNEY BETHEA
September 26, 2011
HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY GIRL!! WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY.. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN!!!
Sherri Bowen
August 23, 2009
Ashlie,
Today was a sad day. Stormy is now home with you. We will miss her but we know she missed you as much as you missed her. As we sent her home to you, there was a small cloud above where we were burying her and a gentle rain fell down. I think this was your way of talking to us. We Love you stormy and Ashlie!
becky phillips
March 4, 2009
Hey there I was just setting here looking out side at the snow and was remembering when ever it snowed all u kids would come over here and ride down the hill. And i would go get hot donut and yall would have them and hot coco. Warm up and go right back to it. Im sorry i dont write any thing on your b/day but a lot is going on. Your best friend is going to have a baby in 4 or 5 weeks.I know u will be with us when she goes in to have him. You are always on my mine and in my heart love ya girl
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esther ipson
March 3, 2009
Hey guys i still think of her every day believe it or not and of you guys we need to remember all the good times we had and she is still watching us and telling us to keep living and we shall all meet again but live we will never forget her
Cathy (Flippen) Cabaniss
April 26, 2008
Zane, Wanda & Chris - I happened to be checking in the obits for a friend of mine with your same last name & I find Ashlie's notice out here too. Perhaps Ashlie is showing she's still looking down on everyone. It's hard to believe nearly 6 yrs have gone by. I pray that time has helped heal the some of the emptiness you feel. Although I know one never gets over the lost of a child/sister because I too suffer with the loss of my brother Bruce. Wanda, I believe we were in the same graduating class at HSS. Time has REALLY gone by since those days. I too married my high school sweetheart. Cherish your memories of Ashlie as I'm sure you do. Again, I'm sorry for your tragic loss. God Bless.
October 17, 2007
hey girl long time no talk i miss you a whole lot so so much stuff has happend i just would love to have you back with all of us so you can be here with us when all the good and bad happens like old times ,i know you can see us but its just not the same without you girl well i must run now love you girl love for ever and always
christina meadows
Sherri Bowen
September 26, 2007
Happy Birthday Girl! I know you are watching down on all of us. you are truly missed!!
Courtney Bethea
September 26, 2007
Ashlie,
As I look back on the years. I miss you more today then ever. Today is your 22 Birthday But I am not going to cry I am going to Smile be-c I know that is what you would want all of us to do. Soon you will be gone 5 years and so much as gone on that you were not here to see but I know you are looking after each and every one of us. We all love and miss you so much. Happy Birthday Girl I love you your Lil Sis.
becky phillips
January 23, 2007
i was just setting here thinking about u i miss u so much alot has gone on but u already know that because u keep a eye on us all the time i was just letting u know that i miss and love u with all my heart and soul love mom becky
lauren
January 13, 2007
just wanted to let you know that i'm thinking of you.
COURTNEY PHILLIPS
July 13, 2006
Man girl I really dont know what say. It has been a long time since I have put any thing in here. I am so sorry there has been alot going on but just remember that I think about you every day and I miss you so much there are so many things going on.But I know that you are here with me. Girl I love you so much and miss you like crazy. I still dont know what to do without you.But I do know one thing and that is that know one and I mean know one will ever take your place you are and will always be my best friend. But that is all for now.
Love always,
your lil sis
Joy Smith
February 5, 2006
Hey girl i know it has been a while since i wrote to you and there aren't any excuses,but i was just sitting here thinking about when we were in school laughing and joking and the teacher telling us to quiet down. it was so much fun and i want u to know that im always thinking about you,as are many others. but i want you to know that i enjoyed your company while you were here and as selfish as it may sound i wish u were back here with us, but ur in a better place now. 1 love baby gurl love joy
Joy Smith
November 20, 2005
Hey ashlie i know it has been a while since i have written alot has been going on as u can see i've just been trying to take care of my daughter Aerian who is so much fun and really is a bundle of joy, but i want you to konw that i have not forgotten about u i will never forget about you, how could i someone who i could talk to if i needed to as well as others, you were everyones counsoler i think lol. but i will always be thinking of you and try to write more often ok chick but i will be talking to you a little later ok 1 love to a fallen angle.
Courtney Phillips
October 31, 2005
Ashlie-Big Sis,
As I lay here in bed tonight.I can't belive that 3 years ago tonight was the last time I seen or talked to you. Ashlie I don't think any one knows how much I miss you.I love you with all my heart.There has been alot going on and I know that evey thang happens for a rason. And I really don't know how I have gotten thou it all with out you. But I know that you are really with me I just can't see you. I really dont wright in this as much as I should or com see you as much as I should. But I just want you know that I love you so much and i will never for get you. Leah and Nicholas talk about you all the time and miss you alot.But I need to go so i will wright and see you soon I love you girl
Love always,
Lil Sis
becky phillips
September 27, 2005
hey girl sorry im one day off on writig to you yesterday was your b/day . i hope u like the stuff we got u on more year then 21 party time big time i think about u every day there is not a day i dont u will aways be with me and dad rick will see u one day and we will have a lot of fun .love you with all my heart and soul till the next time hugs and kisses
Courtney Phillips
September 26, 2005
Ashbe,
Today would have been the day that you would have been 20... If you were here right now i know what you would be saying "guess what one more year then party time".Ashlie it was like the other day I was walking down the street to meet you. I will never for get you I know that I have not signed this thing in a long time but I have had alot going on and I know that you know that be-c you look down on me every day. I know that be-c if you did't I would have not got though every thing that I have sence you have been gone i love you with all my heart and i know that we will be together agen one day walking on the streets of heaven
Happy 20th Birthday AshlieLove you always Lil sis
William Westawski
July 22, 2005
WOW it's been what two years since I last signed this book...I'm sorry, I haven't forgotten about you girl....I’ve been sitting here reading our 9th grade notebook...lol...we were some crazy kids....I miss you so very much, like right now I feel the urge to cry so badly but nothing will come out.....I am so lost without you, you gave me a lot of guidance and strength, more than you will ever know.....I see myself forgetting what you look like sometimes and your little giggle, and that scares me, it also makes me feel like the worst friend in the world...how could I so easily forget the simple things that once made me smile....I know you still live on in my heart everyday but it doesn't seem to be enough...I dunno maybe I’m being selfish, but I want you here so bad, I have no one to talk to late at night or to give me advice when I need it. All you had to do is listen and I would eventually figure out my problems or issues...but anyway, I heard this song that reminded me of you so much. The name of the song was "Now Comes the Night" by Rob Thomas it made me cry for the first time in a long time. it's like once you left I shut down the emotional side of me, but I think it's time to feel again...I’m listening to a song right now "Never To Far" by Mariah Carey and all I can hear is you saying "Oh Lord"...lol...anyway I think this is enough for now.....Until Next Time...
~*As Always Much Love*~
William
~Love You Baby Girl~
Allie Walborn
March 9, 2005
Hey babe,
It seems as if i miss you more and more everyday. I know that everyday you look down on us and smile. We all miss and love you very much.
To Wanda, Zain, and Chris you all are in my prayers.
joy smith
November 13, 2004
hey girl i know it has been a while since i have written to you but im here now. but i wanted to say that you will always be in my hearts and thoughts its like yesterday we were in class laughin and joking and probabley talking about people but it is all good but i will always think of you. and i miss you so much, but your in a better place where you don't have to worrie about any pain or sorrow. enjoy kido. 1 love
becky phillips
November 2, 2004
hey there sweet heart we both know what today is i miss u o much and i waish uwas here wth us u would have had a good time on sunday your nanny and aunt looked very funny but i know that u seen all of us just wih u was here i talk to u all the time i hope u hear me just remember that your 2st mom love u very much
Debbie Waymoth
October 28, 2004
Hey Peanut,
Sorry I haven't written sooner. No excuses. But you know that I think about you all the time.
Well another year is almost upon us, and if you only knew how much we all miss you. its almost Holloween, and it just doesn't seem right not to be able to see what costume you came up with. Then I have to remenber that you have the best costume there is. Angel Wings. We are all doing okay, except for missing you so much.
We feel your present everyday,
And know that you are never far away.
If we could only touch your face,
And have your arms to embrace.
I promise that I won't wait so long to write again.
We miss you and love you,
Auntie
Andrew (drew) Hodson
September 27, 2004
Hello,
I am very sorry I never got to meet you or get to know you from what I heard you were a very cool preson and everyone here misses you very very much.I really dont know what to say but I would like to say that your missed very much!! by all! Happy Brith Day!!
becky phillips
September 25, 2004
hi there sweet heart I know in about 35 min it will be your 19th b/day and im going to have a party for you because I know You will be here for it. And I am going to come to see you at the place we always meet at . Every one says to tell you hello and that they miss you and love you so much. Nichoals said to tell you hi also because you are his angle who lookes over him . Tell every one there I said hi you know who im talking about . Happy b/day sweet heart I love you with all my heart and soul.Tell next time we talk.
Allie Walborn
September 23, 2004
Dear ashlie,
well babe all is well, Becky, Courtney and I all went to see your beautiful grave site, still to this day i look at it and am in denile about your death I try to tell myself that it's not true and that you have just moved away. I and everyone else miss you very much i wish we could all see you just one more time. we love you ashlie and you will forever be in our hearts.
John Bethea
September 23, 2004
Hey Ashlie, Im sorry i havent written until now but i thought that i wrote b4. We all miss you still and will never stop missing you. I know that your watching over all of us today and keeping us safe. Please dont forget about us. Love John and Allie
christina stamey
August 5, 2004
Hey ashlie sorry i have not been able to stop and say hi but i have had alot to do but i had to thank you for giving me the best thing i could ask for and that is my baby as you know the doc said i could not have a child and i think you had a lot to do with it and i think you so much if it was not for you i might not have this lil angle so i think you so much and hope you will be there for me for all 9 monts and help me but i know you will so hope you are doing well up there tell my grandpa i love him and miss hi and i miss you to baby gurl love you a lot and with all my heart !!!!!
Sherri Glenn
June 10, 2004
I know I didnt know you very well, and only met you maybe once or twice, but I feel like you were watching over me yesterday when that accident happened. i looked down and saw the pic of you that Brian had lost in the dash, and it was too magical how it re-appeared after all that time. I wish I would have known you better because I think the 2 of us would have gotten along pretty good :) We'll both be thinking of you next weekend. Give my dad a hug for me. Thanks again for watching over me and lIl Hunter.
Hugs and Love
Sherri and Hunter
Courtney Phillips
June 7, 2004
Well ashbe,
Tonight was the night that you would have graduated with the class of 2004. Insted you brother got your deploma. I still know that you were there with all of us tonight. I also know the kind of person you were and you will look out for each and every one of them as thay vencher out into this very big and scary world. ashbe we miss you so much and will always love you I wish that you were here tonight and you could have been that person to walk across stage to night.. you will always be in my heart and in the hearts of the class of 2004.
We love you more then anything
Ashlie Dawn Powell
1985-2002
Hermitage High School
Class of 2004
Angle for life
Alexandria Walborn
March 18, 2004
Hey Ashlie,
Well I'm writting this to tell you that graduation is right around the corner and I really wish you were here. And Even though you are not here to experience the next 3 months with us. I know that you'll be there waching over all of us as we accept our deplomas and move on to the next step in our lives, but that does not mean that we will forget about you, that will never happen, you will forever be in our hearts.
Alexandria Walborn
February 3, 2004
Ashes,
Hey Sweetheart I just wanted you to know that I miss you.
P.S. To her family your in my prayers everyday.
christina stamey
December 31, 2003
Hey girl how are you i hope you had a good christmas up there i had a ok christmas but i miss you a lot a lot of stuff has happend iam sorry i did get on here on christmas but i had to work i wanted to go and give you a lil something on x-mas but i could not make it well girl iam going to go i have to go to work but marry christmas and a happy new year and please look over william you know what he has been doing and i dont want nothing to happen to him ok well bye hun i love you so much
Courtney Phillips
December 26, 2003
Well ashbe another christmas came and went with out you. and I missed you so much not to have a here. But I know that u were watching over me and loveing be. You know I was just setting here reading a letter that u wrought me on the 12 of september 2002 and just to thank your life was goin good in september and not even 2 mons.later I had to say good bye to you. That just goes to show you that god workes in misterus ways. But he new that you where are angle and he need you to be him and walk on the streets of heaven like the song(Streets of heaven By Sherrie Austin) you all need to hear that song it is mine sone to her alsong with a lot more. Ashlie I miss you mom then any thang and you know i did not say goodbye becuse there is not such thang. I love you all. Keep safe and dont do anything that I would not do up there.
Allie Walborn
December 15, 2003
Hey Girl
Just thought I would let you know that I've been thinking about you lately and obveously you've been checking up on me because you've been popin up in my dreams the past couple of nights. I saw you the other night in your beautiful gown and your wonderful wings you look magnificant as an angel. I'm so glad that your happy. Now that your in heaven watching over us you now know how much you were and are truly loved.
christina stamey
November 17, 2003
This is one of your poems
My Wonderful Someone
My needs are small, my wants are few. All i need is someone who.... can make me laugh when i want to cry,someone to care if i live or die.Someone to tell my troubles to, someone to say i love you. Someone to reach out and touch my hand ,someone to say,"i understand". All those things i found in you, my wonderful someone , my wonderful you!.
well love ya gurl
Courtney
November 11, 2003
Well girl it has been a year.. And I miss you more then u can belive... But I can see your smiling face with me every day.. You know Nicholas talked about u all the time and evey time we go by the house that is being built Leah goes look ashlie(but in her way)... Nicholas started School and loveing it... You know Nicholas,Leah,Mom and me were just down at the house and Nicholas lookes at me and goes Sissy you know that I will never forget...Ashlie and only if you knew how much that meant to me...Well me and Scott just had are 1 year in September and that was a hard day for me be-c if it was not for you we would have never had a 1 to be together and even though we have are ups and are downs we are still doing good..... There are not works to explane how much a miss you evey time I need someone to talk to I just think to my self why, why my best friend why the person who meet the world to me.... I remember when papa Bobby was sick you world always say that if he died you world not know what to do well I felt the same way...... But the only thang is I lost my best friend and the grandparent that ment the most to me..... Youe know it was Williams 18th Birthday last week and we had a party for him... you always told me that he was a nut and I never belived you but now I do I know what you would always tell me about him....... Well girl you just remember that I will always love you and care about you and no matter what the people around me will know about u too.... Tell I see you agen and we meet forever you will be my garten angle.. So look over me and don't let me down...... Love ya always and forever Lil Sis
becky phillips
November 8, 2003
To my little angle,
I know u r there looking over all of us. I can fill u with me and I can see your face all around us. I can't be leave that it has been a year but it has. I miss u so much. I all way will remember the way u talked, laught, smiled, and like to pull tricks on ever one. with your contacks. You had on one brown one and the other was your very ,very baby blue eyes.I know that u r with pop Bobby know and he will look after u now.
You r my angle know and one day I will be there with u and we can have fun like we always did.I miss u so much my sweet Ashlie. Till the next time we r together u will always be in my heart and soul.
I love You Sweet Heart
From Your Other Mom BECKY
Amanda Ward
November 5, 2003
Dear Ashlie,
Hey Girl, I know your not here to read this over the internet but I know your watching me type this. I can feel you behind me. I just want to let you know that I will never forget all the fun times we had together. We went to Johnson Elem. School together. I remember recess like it was yesterday we met everyday on the black top and played jump rope. When we got into the 3rd grade we switched play grounds and we met everyday at the spaceship by the baseball field. Everyday after school Lisa Morgan, Amber Yankoski, Natasha, and I went to your house and played in your room or out back in the yard. Those we the days. When we went to middle school we split up but we still spoke on occasions. Then when we hit high school at Hermitage we were back together again. I remember sitting with you and Christina Stamey, William W. and Allie. I remember eating lunch with you a few times and thinking back on all the fun times we had when we were little. Now that you are in my heart and soul and not in person i talk about those days with my family and friends. Ive got a memory wall of you that i havent put up yet im waiting to get my own place so i can put it up and not have to worry bout takin it down. i know your lookin down on me and everyone else like your family and friends. I lost my aunt Stacia Goodman right after i lost you she was my best friend i talked to her bout everything i went to her when you passed away and she told me everything would be okay id see you again one day and we have as much fun then as we use to. So know all i want to let you know is talk to her for me and tell her i miss her and ill see her soon. Dont forget well finsh talkin bout our younger days when i get there with you. My blessings and prayers are with you parents Zane and Wanda and your brother Christopher. Your family and friends are thinkin of you everyday so please lookin down on us and help us complete or goals in life since you didnt get to cuz GOD had his own goal for you. Ill see you soon baby gyrl..
I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU.....
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS..
LOVE PEACE AND HAPPINESS..
LOVE YOUR GYRL AMANDA
SEE YA SOON
christina stamey
November 5, 2003
Ashley,
Hey it is me christina,long time no talk well it has been 1 year but it seems just like yesterday that we where at school haveing a good time but all of that is gone now but you are not you are still here with us i think abotu you all the time and cry i dont want to cry but the tears just come ,ashley you where the only friend i had that stayed with me you never left my side never high school i had a lot of things going on and i did not know what to do then you call or came over and eveything was better ,now i feel like i can never have a best friend b/c nobody can take your place never i have a lot of friends but not like you i just wish i can call you and just cry to you and let you know how much i miss you and how much i want you back here with us.Do reamber when we where little in gum springs i do it was fun time i was like 6 and you 4 or 5 that was good times i never got to say good bye i never wanted to i still cant but i have to but i never have to let you go you will always be in my heart and in my mind i call your mom and dad now and then when i have time (inever have time lol) but i make time for them i know you are looking over me right now well honey i have to go but i love you so much i will see you one day i love you
christina stamey
William Westawski
August 29, 2003
Hey Ashlie,
I can't belive it's almost been a year. I miss you and I think about you everyday. I love ya girl save a place me up there.
Shawn Plyler
August 16, 2003
I miss ya!!!
Christina Sluss
August 13, 2003
Ashlie I am sure you are with Tiffany today on her 4th birthday. Last night she cried and asked why you had to go be an angel. She said you and her were gonna be friends forever. She is such a sweet girl and I know you loved her very much. She still loves you and asks about you all the time. I want you to know that I am going to see Skynard on Sept. 4th and I know you are going to be there with me and listen to your song, Free Bird. I wish you could and would have gone to see them on your birthday with us. You would have loved it. I love you so much girl and I miss you very much but I know you are still with me every step I take. I love you girl!!
Love always,
Your cousin Christina
Courtney Phillips
July 31, 2003
Well Ashlie. It is the first summer that I have need spent every day with you or talked to you. I miss you so much that words can not explane. You meen the world to me and so does your family. I have been though a lot of stuff this year. And you know I do not think that I would have gotten though it without you. You may not be here to help me but I know that you are up there and being the angle that you always have been. And if it was not for you I do not think that I would have ever started to date Scott. Be-c you were the one who put us together I still remember that night like it was last night. but it has been 11 mons ago. And now that his dad is with you I know you too look over us. Be-c you both ment so much to the both of us. Well I think that thay just now stated on the house they are getting it done hopefulle. Well girl I love you so much and miss you too. I will see you one day and then we can talk all night long like we alway did but untell then keep being my angle upabove.
I love you
Big sis
(Love ya like a sister tell hell frizes over and little deviles Ice skate) Love always and Forever Lil sis
Beth Waller
July 29, 2003
Ashlie,
Hey gurl! I met you in 8th grade and your such a wonderful person! I miss you so much and think about you everyday but all I have to do is close my eyes and picture your smile and my world is BRIGHT again. I wish I could of had more good times with you but God took you for a reason. The only thing I can do now is think about you everyday and just be happy to be home with you when my day comes! I love you very much and miss you dearly!!!
To her family~ your in my thoughts and prayers EVERYDAY!!! God Bless You All!
Love Always, Beth
Alexandria Walborn
May 27, 2003
Ashlie I miss you so much
PLEASE COME BACK
Christina Sluss
May 3, 2003
Ashlie I know you were with me when your two cousins were born on April 21, 2003. I know if you weren't I wouldn't have been able to do it. Melissa Dawn looks just like you so I know that I will always have you close to me through her. Michael Eric also has you in him. You guided me through this by being with me everyday in my heart. I just wish you could have been here to experience these lovely babies the way you were with Tiffany. You loved her and took care of her so well. I know you would have done the same for Melissa and Michael. They will grow up knowing about you and how you would have spoiled them the way you spoiled my other darling daughter, Tiffany. Now is when I need you to be here, I could use the extra set of hands. I want you to know that you are loved by each and every one of us and we miss you so much. We love you Ashlie.
Love always,
Christina, Tiffany, Melissa and Michael Sluss
Cliff Hall
February 24, 2003
I should have known that I had the opportunity to date an angel, but know i guess that is all wished away in the sands of time....
William Westawski
February 8, 2003
I lay in bed at night and it seems no matter what I do I can’t help but to think of you, and the times we’ve had and the things we’ve been through.
But yet sitting back and thinking in a way helps me to cope and make it through.
You’ve come back and roamed around in my dreams on lonely nights, now that’s your way of visiting me.
I asked for a way for you to come back and let me know your ok, and you did. Thank You!
So now I guess this is it, I guess our friendship that we said would never end is finally over, and has come to a painful end.
Most of my friends have come and gone but you have always stayed true, Although it hurts me to do this I feel I have to, it’s now time I set you free and let you fly.
So…………. fair-well my fragile angel
Whitney Westawski
January 30, 2003
Ashlie you were a good friend to many people. We miss you so much. Loving and missing you always
~Whitney~
William Westawski
January 10, 2003
I’m so very blessed to have had you in my life
I hope I was a good enough friend without bringing
to much stress into your life
I love you in so many ways you’re more than just my friend
You’re a person who’s touched me
helped me
kept me strong
and a person who always cared
Even if that minute you couldn’t be there your voice
stayed strong
and remained in my mind
you helped me in life and taught me many things
now it’s my turn is there something i can give
thank you for being there
and for being my friend
i will always have your back
the way you’ve had mine
through thick and thin
you were always there
and your words of wisdom and encouragement
helped me get through
you were a major part of me
in my heart everyday you live
and to you Ashlie Dawn Powell
this poem i give
Victoria Riddle
January 2, 2003
I cant belive that your gone any other winter break its like you would be here well I hope you know that your missed very dearly everyone misses you Its just to bad that god took you so soon you where a very intelgent girl and i want you to know that your in mine and in everyone elses prayers.
ASHILE POWELL
Love Always,Victoria
William Westawski
December 31, 2002
"Friends Are Quiet Angels Who Help Lift Us To Our Feet When Our Wing Have Trouble Remembering How To Fly"
~Courtney Phillips
Auntie
December 30, 2002
Christmas came and went and we missed you so bad. Things just weren't the same. Your smile and silly little laugh wasn't there. Tiffany made things a little better.
But nobody can take your place. A new year is upon us. All we can do is remember the good years we had with you. Cherish the memories and hold fast to the love that you showed us all. We miss you so much.
Love you, Peanut
Love,
Auntie
COURTNEY PHILLIPS
December 18, 2002
TO MY BEST FRIEND
TO MY VERY SPECIAL FRIEND
SO DEAR TO MY HEART.
A FRIENDSHIP SO SINCERE AND TRUE
FROM THE VERY START.
GOD KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOIN
WHEN HE BROUGHT OUR LIVES TOGETHER.
HE KNEW WE WOULD BE CLOSE FRINEDS FOREVER,
THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD WE'VE WEATHERED STORMS TOGETHER
THORUGH HAPPY TIMES WITH LAUGHTER AND JOY,
AND EVEN THROUGH THE SAD.
WE'VE SHED TEARS AND WE'VE EXPERIENCED PAIN.
THOUGH ALL WE'VE BEEN THROUGH,
ARE FRIENDSHIP STILL REMAIN.
THOUGH SOMETIMES IT SEEMS WE ARE WORLDS APART,
ABSENT FROM EACH OTHER, YOU ARE STILL IN MY HEART.
I CAN HARDLY BARE THE THOUGHT OF US HAVEING TO BE APART.
WHATEVER GOD'S REASON FOR TAKING YOU AWAY,
IN SPIRIT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THAT VERY SPECIAL FRIEND TO ME
ASHLIE U ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY BEST FRIEND KNOW ONE WILL EVER TAKE YOU PLACE. AND THERE IS NOT MIN THAT GOES BY THAT I DO NOT THINK OF YOU BECAUES U WILL ALWAYS BE THAT VARY SPECIAL FRIEND TO BE. YOU HELPED ME THOUGH ALOT OF STUFF AND NOW WHO? I COULD TALK TO U ABOUT ANYTHING NOW WHO? U WHERE GOIN TO BE MY BRIDESMATE WHEN I GET MARRID NOW WHO? U MAY NOT BE HERE BUT U WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART. I CAN NOT WATE TO SEE YOU AGIN SO WE CAN TALK IN TO NIGHT FALL I LOVE YOU GIRL AND YOUR FAMILY.. REST IN PEACE ASHLIE I LOVE YOU
AND I LEAVE YOU ALL WITH THIS
YOU NEVER LOSE THE ONE YOU LOVE,
IF YOU LOVE THE ONE YOU LOSE.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
YOUR BEST FRIEND
COURTNEY
A.K.A
LIL SISSY
AJ MANLEY
December 16, 2002
Ashlie we all miss you, I wish I would have gotten to know you better. For the few times we talked you brought light to my life. I regret not getting to know you better. We all love and miss you Ashlie...
AJ
Danielle Heil
December 16, 2002
Hey Sister I lov ya and miss ya can't wait to see ya and I am keepin up with everything I am makin sure everything is ok.. She is always remebered... Lov Danielle
Donna Linthicum
December 16, 2002
I miss Ashlie tremendously. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her. She was a wonderful person.
Chris Young
December 4, 2002
We will miss you
chris young
December 4, 2002
We will miss you.
WILLIAM WESTAWSKI
December 4, 2002
It's still hard to believe that your not here with us. It's also still hard to believe that just a month and two days ago you left us. And now, is it too late to say How you made my life so different in your quiet way? I can see the joy in simple things, like the sunlit sky and all the songs we used to sing. I have walked and I have I prayed. I could forgive and we could start again. In the end, you are my one true friend. For all the times you closed your eyes, allowing me to stumble or to be surprised, by life, with all its twists and turns. I made mistakes, you always knew that I would learn. Though love may break, it never dies. It changes shape, through changing eyes. What I denied, I now can see. You always were the light inside of me. I really don't think you or I knew how much we meant to each other and I know you can't tell me, but I can tell you that even when we had our little disagreements you were always there for me and I love you for that. I can still feel you here with me. I know that your in a better place and hopefully I'll be there to someday. Just do me a favor and don't get in any trouble, well at least until I get there.
With Much Love WILLIAM WESTAWSKI
Allie Walborn
December 4, 2002
Ashlie I know we have had our differences but girl I loved you with all my heart and I know sometimes you be checking up on me and I know your there.Everyone thinks your gone but your not gone at all.
WILLIAM WESTAWSKI
December 4, 2002
ASHLIE in remembrance of you I entered one of you poems in the SCROLL at school. I miss you, But I still feel you here beside me everyday and I know you'll be there in ENGLISH class today, as we take our test I’ll prob. fail it cause your not there for me to cheat off of anymore. But you being there in sprit is good enough for me.
For those who think you can't go on anymore, when the sun has set and the world has lost its silver lining. Always remember the sun will rise again and there will be another tomorrow. And always remember ASHLIE is still here in all of our hearts.
ASHLIE ALWAYS HAD HER WINGS SHE WAS JUST WAITING TO TAKE FLIGHT.
AUNTIE
December 3, 2002
"WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME"
WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME, AND I'M NOT HERE TO SEE, IF THE SUN SHOULD RISE AND FIND YOUR EYES FILLED WITH TEARS FOR ME, I WISH SO MUCH YOU WOULDN'T CRY THE WAY YOU DID TODAY. WHILE THINKING OF THE MANY THINGS WE DIDN'T GET TO SAY. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE ME, I KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, AND EACH TIME I THINK OF ME, I HOPE YOU'LL MISS ME TOO.
BUT WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME, PLEASE TRY TO UNDERSTAND, THAT AN ANGEL CAME AND CALLED MY NAME AND TOOK ME BY THE HAND, AND SAID MY PLACE WAS READY IN HEAVEN FAR ABOVE. AND THAT I'D HAVE TO LEAVE BEHIND ALL THOSE DEARLY LOVED.
BUT AS I TURNED TO WALK AWAY, A TEAR FELL FROM MY EYE, FOR ALL MY LIFE, I'D ALWAYS THOUGHT I DIDN'T WANT TO DIE. I HAD SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR AND SO MUCH YET TO DO. IT SEEMED ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE THAT I WAS LEAVING.
I THOUGHT OF ALL THE YESTERDAYS, THE GOOD ONES AND THE BAD, I THOUGHT OF ALL THE LOVE WE SHARED AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD. IF I COULD RELIVE YESTERDAY, I THOUGHT, JUST FOR A WHILE, I'D SAY GOODBYE AND KISS YOU AND MAYBE SEE A SMILE.
BUT THEN I FULLY REALIZED THAT THIS COULD NEVER BE, FOR EMPTINESS AND MEMORIES WOULD TAKE THE PLACE OF ME. AND WHEN I THOUGHT OF WORDLY THINGS THAT I'D MISSED COME TOMORROW, I THOUGHT OF YOU, AND WHEN I DID, MY HEART WAS FILLED WITH SORROW. BUT WHEN I WALKED THROUGH HEAVENS GATES, I FELT SO MUCH AT HOME. WHEN GOD LOOKED DOWN AND SMILED AT ME, FROM HIS GRETA GOLDEN THORN.
HE SAID, " THIS IS ETERNITY AND ALL I'VE PROMISED YOU, TODAY YOUR LIFE ON EARTH IS PAST, BUT HERE IT STARTS A NEW."
" I PROMISE NO TOMORROWS, BUT TODAY WILL ALWAYS LAST, AND SINCE EACH DAY'S THE SAME DAY, THERE'S NO LONGING FOR THE PAST."
"BUT YOU HAVE BEEN SO FAITHFUL, SO TRUSTING AND SO TRUE, THROUGH THERE WERE TIMES THINGS YOU KNEW YOU SHOULDN'T DO. BUT YOU HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN, AND NOW AT LAST YOUR FREE; SO WON'T YOU TAKE MY HAND, AND SHARE MY LIFE WITH ME?"
SO WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME, DON'T THINK WE'RE FAR APART, FOR EVERYTIME YOU THINK OF ME, I'M RIGHT HERE IN YOUR HEART.
THIS IS A COPY OF THE POEM THAT I READ AT ASHLIE'S PARTY. I KNOW THAT SHE WOULD WANT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF HER FAMILY,FRIENDS,AND WHOEVER ELSE TO READ THIS AND KEEP IT CLOSE TO YOUR HEART. WE ALL KNOW ASHLIE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WE WILL MISS H\ER APPEARENCE HERE. BUT SHE LIVES IN OUR HEARTS EVERY DAY.
THIS IS FOR YOU PEANUT.......
MISS YA,
AUNTIE,TIFFY AND THE REST OF THE BUNCH
December 3, 2002
MY DARLING ASHLIE,
ITS SO HARD FOR ME TO WRITE THIS, BUT I FEEL THAT I MUST. I NOT ONLY LOST MY LOVING GRANDAUGHTER, I LOST MY LITTLE BUDDY, MY SIDEKICK,MY HELPER, MY GOOD LISTENER, AND MOST OF ALL MY BEST FRIEND.
THE FIRST HYMN YOU LEARNED TO PLAY ON YOUR KEYBOARD WAS WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS. YOU LEARNED WHAT A DEAR FRIEND HE IS TO YOU EARLY IN YOUR TO SHORT LIFE.
WHO I AM, YOU KNEW EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANTED AND WHERE YOU WANTED TO GO IN LIFE. JESUS HAD OTHER PLANS FOR YOU. HE NEEDED YOU TO REST HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN.
WE NEEDED SO MANY MORE OF YOUR BUTTERFLY KISSES.
WE KNEW THERE WERE NO TEARS IN HEAVEN. WE HAVE SHED THEM ALL HERE ON EARTH.
WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY CELEBRATING JESUS BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN, YOU ARE ONE OF HIS SPECIAL ANGELS.
BUT WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH.
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE WAITING WITH ARMS OPEN WIDE FOR US. UNTIL WE RECIEVE OUR WINGS AND FLY TO BE WITH YOU FOR ETERNITY, LIKE THE FREEBIRD THAT YOU ARE.
LOVING AND MISSING YOU FOREVER,
NA-NA
PS. TIFFY SAYS TO TELL YOU THAT SHE IS TAKING REALY-REALY GOOD CARE OF STORMY.
KAY JONES
November 24, 2002
ZANE,WANDA,CHRIS,WILFORD,SHIRLEY,
CHRISTINA,BRIAN,DEBBIE,TIFFANY.
SENDING MANY PRAYERS AND LOTS OF LOVE.TRUSTING THAT GOD WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND HAVING FAITH THAT GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF ALL OF YOUR NEEDS.
LOVE TO ALL
LARRY,KAY,JOSEPH JONES
Kay Jones
November 24, 2002
Wanda,Zane,Chris,Shirley,Wilford.
MANY PRAYERS AND MUCH LOVE TO ALL.WE HAVE TO KEEP FAITH THAT GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLAN FOR ASHLIE. AND THAT HE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP EACH OF YOU STRONG.
LOVE LARRY,KAY& JOSEPH JONES
Daisy Showalter
November 24, 2002
Ashlie Is Indeed Another Angel In Heaven > Condolences And Love To The Family.
LOVE TO ALL
DAISY LOU
Holly Price
November 20, 2002
Ashlie your such a great person. I still can not believe that your gone. It is so hard in the morn to get in the truck to go to school and your not in the back seat. You know that God puts people on this earth for a reason and takes them off for another. I just think that God needed a good angel with a bright smile like hers. I know that there is so much pain in Wanda, Zane, and Chris's heart, but be strong. You can always talk to her no matter where she is at. Just think, she is always watching over you. You now too have an angel protecting you. Good bless all of your family. I love ya girl! You will always be in my heart.
Erin Hall
November 19, 2002
i just want to say Ashlie isn't really gone she is sill here in ur heart and she is here wacthing over all of us every step of the way and i was her friend to
Kristen Walker
November 17, 2002
Ashlie you were a good and kind and nice person.
My prayers and thoughts go out to her family
she is in a better place
Jessica Sluss
November 14, 2002
Ashlie-
hey how ya doin up there in heavin? i hope your doing good!Im doing fine down here on earth but would be doing alot better if you wore down here with me:'( i miss you so much but i know im going to see you again but in the mean time till i get up there will you do me a favor? and tell Jeremy Dean Sluss and Fordie Helan Sluss that i love them and miss them to? i love you ashlie and youll always be with me okay? i love you love always ~Jessica~
Diane Walker
November 13, 2002
My condolences go out to the family and friends of Ashlie. God Bless!
Diane Walker
david walker
November 13, 2002
you will be missed by alot of friends gone2soon ashley -david walker
PEGGY WALKER
November 12, 2002
wanda,zane,chris
I KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH A TOUGH TIME RIGHT NOW. YOU CAN"T UNDERSTAND WHY GOD TOOK ASHLIE AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE,AND THE SADNESS IN YOUR LIFE. I KNOW THAT IT IS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND THAT NOW,BUT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ALL YOUNG CHILDERN IN HIS HAVEN. I KNOW THAT GOD WOULD WANT YOU TO HELP HIM TO HELP ALL OF YOUR FAMILY TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF SUCH A PRECIOUS YOUNG CHILD. GOD NEEDS ASHLIE TO HELP HIM TAKE CARE OF HIS FLOWERS AND LITTLE ANIMALS IN HEAVEN. YOU CAN TALK TO ASHLIE'S FRIENDS AROUND YOU TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ,RIGHT NOW BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE , TALK ABOUT ALL THE CUTE LITTLE THINGS SHE DID AND HOW SHE GAVE HER ALL. I LIT A CANDLE FOR HER,.I KNOW THAT ASHLIE IS AN ANGEL IN HAVEN AND IS WATCHING OVER HER MOTHER, DAD, BROTHER AND GRANDPARANTS AND FRIENDS. OUR CONDOLENCE TO ALL THE HEARTS THAT ASHLIE HAS TOUCHED, PEGGY & STUART WALKER
AUNTIE
November 12, 2002
ASHLIE,
YOU WERE THE SUNSHINE IN OUR LIVES.
THOUGH WE WILL MISS YOU, I KNOW EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US HAS A PIECE OF YOUR HEART, THAT WILL BE WITH US ALWAYS.
LUV YOU,
AUNTIE
becky phillips
November 11, 2002
To my daughter from your 2st mom .You will alway's be in my heart and soul i will always be your mom no matter what i know u r in a better place but i dont like that you was taking from us at a young age. I know god has his reason for doing this. And i know you can now be with eric now and play ball with him .I LOVE YOU always #2mom Becky
Brian Bowen
November 11, 2002
Hey girl, I know you can hear me, I didnt say goodbye at the funeral and I wont say goodbye now, all I will say is that I will see you again one day and be ready to play some baseball :) Tell Eric I said to take care of you. Love, BoBo
ken Sandler
November 10, 2002
There is a legend about a bird which sings just once in its life, more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the earth. From the moment it leaves the nest it searches for a thorn tree and does not rest until it has found one. Then, singing amongst the savage branches, it impales itself upon the longest, sharpest spine. And, dying, it rises above its own agony to out-carol the lark and the nightingale. One superlative song, existence the price. But the whole world stills to listen, and God in His heaven smiles. For the best is only bought at the cost of great pain.
Zane and wanda i believe Ashlie is safe with the lord and has recieved her heavenly reward.
This is all far beyond our comprehension why things happen like this that seem so unfair. god knows we will all miss her. she is definitely smiling from this outpour of love for her.
My love Always,
Ken Sandler
Erin Hall
November 10, 2002
hey,
ashlie was there for anyone when ever they need a lil joy to make there day i use to talk to her all the time on aol but then i stoped andi missed her then but when i hured bout this i was at a band and flagline thing and i stoped wat i was doin and started to cry i miss her so much ashlie i love u and i know u r in a better place
Christina Sluss (Bowen)
November 8, 2002
Ashlie you were a great cousin to me and I will never forget you. I know we had our rough moments but we always worked through them. I will always keep you close to my heart and know that one day we will be together....Just promise me that you will always be as happy in Heaven as you were here on earth. And remember that you are now the Freebird and that there will be No More Tears in Heaven. I love you Ashlie.
William Westawski
November 8, 2002
I've known ASHLIE since kindergarten. I miss her beautiful smile and warm touch, and of cuorse the abuse every mornning. I miss her dearly. I can't even begain to imagne the PAIN and HURT that Zane and Wonda are going through. i am so very sorry.
MY ANGEL HAS ALWAYS HAD HER WINGS SHE WAS JUST WAITING TO TAKE FLIGHT
Crissy Rogers
November 7, 2002
Zane,Wanda, and the Bowyer Family.
You may not remember me but I am the late Charles Bowyer grandaughter. Lisa's daughter.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy over your loss. Ashlie is now with the Lord and she is in no more pain. Ashlie is now in heaven shining down on you and your family. May God be with you through these hard times and my prayers are with you. If there is anything that I can do please let me know. I Love ya'll and sorry I couldn't be there.
Tricia Bahen
November 7, 2002
Ashlie,
You made my son (Chris Hicks) very happy! You will truly be missed by all who knew you. Our family extends sympathy to yours. Family Forever!
kenneth shumaker
November 6, 2002
Ashlie you were a very good friend.you had a smile that would light up a room.i will never forget ur smile and laugh and ur little giggle you had sometimes.you are home now and you will feel no pain and sorrow. you will be missed so much.
Charles Morningstar
November 6, 2002
Zane and Wanda,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy over your loss. It is my prayer that you will receive comfort from the Great Comforter.
scott bumgarner
November 6, 2002
I will always miss you
Courtney Phillips
November 6, 2002
my best friend you are and always will be my best friend i will always remember you and your family.love you always
ME
Becky Lee
November 6, 2002
I am going to miss you but I will be thinking of you always.
Cathy Mitchell
November 6, 2002
There is no greater loss than that of a child I know, and my heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you.
Cathy Cabaniss
November 6, 2002
Wanda, You may not remember me. We were in the same graduating class of 1980 at Hermitage. When I saw the news report Saturday night about what happened, chills ran thru me knowing what a tragic loss the parents of Ashlie must be going thru. Today, Brenda (Binnix) Meeks called & told me that Ashlie is your daughter. My heart goes out to you, Zane, Chris, family & friends. Chris, I know what you're going thru now & will in years to come. I lost my brother, Bruce in 1980. What's helped me to keep his memory alive is to write down the things we did & shared together. Things Bruce said; special moments; games we played; vacations together; cologne & clothes he wore; etc. You may find this too will help each of you. Ashlie & Bruce are in heaven with God where one day we will see them again. Til then, my thoughts & prayers go up for you. God Bless. Cathy (Flippen) Cabaniss
Cathy Troy
November 6, 2002
Dear Ashley:
Just a short time ago I saw that beautiful smile on your face as you stopped and said "Hi". It is hard to think of you leaving us and in such a devastating way too. I cry, I never had a chance to say goodbye. You were the one who hugged me when I was down and walked with me. I feel so sorry for your family to have to go through this time. I know what it feels like to lose one you love so much. My Aunt was shot the day after Christmas and died....To your Mother and Father I tell them they gave birth to a gift from God and that was you! You are home with the Lord now. There is no pain. Just joy!
Good night and rest in peace Ashley
Love, Cathy Troy (I know you can see me from heaven)
Michael Sandler
November 6, 2002
Zane & Wanda
I was shocked and am sorry for your loss. I know its hard, but Ashlie is in a better place where we will be someday. I know we have not seen each other in sometime, but you and your family were alwayd so kind to our family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and if there is anything you need let us know.
Shelby Cornetta
November 6, 2002
Ashlie was one of my good friends......We had art together last year and design together thys year......She was always smilin n laughn and thats how I would lyke to member her....She was a great friend.....I will myss her for ever.....and never forget her......wyth much love to the family over the lose of such a sweet gurl.
Ed Emmert
November 6, 2002
I am in great sympathy over your loss. I share your grief. May the Comforter be ever present to assist you during this difficult time.
Stacey Payton
November 6, 2002
To the Parents, family and friends,
I did not know Ashlie or any of her family members, but I would like to say, how sorry that I am that how such a young girls life was taken away from her, family and friends.
We all know that Ashlie is in a GOOD place and that GOD will be there for her and her family every step of their way.
I send my deepest sympathy out to eveyone that knows Ashlie. And how sorry I am to see such a young life taken before us.
You and your family are in our PRAYERS.
Stacey Payton.
Jonathan Taylor
November 6, 2002
My respect to the family and friends In time of sorrow.
Jonathan Taylor
November 6, 2002
Ashlie helps me with my class work and she was a great mentor. Last year she got me a B in English. So pray for family and friends to get through this hard time.
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