Ashton Elizabeth Stafford

Ashton Elizabeth Stafford obituary, Hickory, NC

Ashton Elizabeth Stafford

Ashton Stafford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 28, 2021.
Ashton Elizabeth Stafford, 23, of Hickory passed away on Monday June 28, 2021 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Ashton was born January 8, 1998 in Catawba County a daughter of Melanie Eckard Stafford. She was a graduate of East Burke High School and employed as a bartender in the Hickory area. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Terry Eckard. Surviving are her mother, Melanie Eckard Stafford, a daughter, Clarabelle Swanson, siblings, Mattea Eckard and Codey Woodie, grandmother, Connie Eckard, niece Makalyn Ayala, step-parent, Michael Walton, and step-grandparents, Chester and Pamela Cobb. Also surviving is the father of her child, Trenton Swanson, her aunt, Lisa Powell and uncle Terry Eckard, and a host of cousins and friends. A Gathering of Friends will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday July 5, 2021 at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.

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July 5, 2021

Suzi Cobb posted to the memorial.

July 4, 2021

Vlad Teague posted to the memorial.

July 4, 2021

Kenneth Dodson posted to the memorial.

Suzi Cobb

July 5, 2021

It still is not seem real! It's so unfair, but knowing your in god's hands now is a little easier to swallow. You were and will always be my niece. I will tell your daughter all about you every time I get to see her. Your free now baby girl fly high til we meet again... I pray her mom sister and Trent her boyfriend friend peace love u all

Vlad Teague

July 4, 2021

Ashton was one of the sweetest and most unique souls I've ever met . My heart goes out to her family . Rest in peace girly .. This still just all feels unreal.

Kenneth Dodson

July 4, 2021

So sorry for this You will be missed Deepest condolences to the family and friends Rest in Peace

Kenneth Dodson

July 4, 2021

So sorry for this You will be missed Deepest condolences to the family and friends Rest in Peace

Kenneth Dodson

July 4, 2021

Kenneth

Mattea Eckard

July 4, 2021

My sister; my friend. A wonderful sweet soul taken far too soon.. I'll miss you everyday ! Til we meet again..

Kandi Blue

July 3, 2021

My heart aches over the loss of Ashton. I send my condolences to her mother (Melanie) and Ashton's siblings. Ashton will always be in my heart and never forgotten.

Tiffany Squailia

July 3, 2021

Ashton was a one in a million kind of girl. She'll be missed by more people than she knew. Fly high sweet girl.

Shanna Hagee

July 3, 2021

So sorry my heart goes out to ya'll. Prayers for peace and comfort!

Alyssa Childers

July 3, 2021

Ashton you will be missed my sweet friend! Prayers for her family. Sweet little Clarabelle and Trenton and her mom are in my thoughts!

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Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory - Valdese

1507 E. Main Street, Valdese, NC 28690

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