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Ashley Nicole Gilstrap, 25, Neosho, MO passed into eternal rest February 10, 2024 after an illness.
Ashley Nicole Gilstrap was born March 2, 1998 in Joplin, MO the daughter of Rodney and Evelyn (Bates) Gilstrap. Ashley formerly attended Seneca High School and had lived in the area all her life. She enjoy crafting, crocheting, baking, watching movies and especially shopping for and spending time with her nieces. Ashley was currently working for Five Guys in Joplin, MO. Ashley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Seneca.
Survivors include her parents, Rodney and Evelyn Gilstrap; two brothers Clayton Gilstrap and wife Anna and Caleb Gilstrap; two nieces, Poppy Gilstrap and Cecelia Gilstrap; grandparents, Karen Gilstrap, Wanda Turner, great-grandmother Dorothy Gilstrap; Aunts and Uncles, Levi Wade, David Gilstrap and wife Shana, Michael Gilstrap and wife Megan and Crystal Bray; and a host of extended family and friends.
Ashley was preceded in death by her grandfathers Orville Bates, Lonnie Gilstrap and Don Turner; great-grandparents, Virginia Smith and Charles Smith.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the Seneca First Baptist Church with Rod Van Gorkom officiating. Burial will be in the Burkhart Cemetery, Racine, MO.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1101 Cherokee Ave. PO Box 380, Seneca, MO 64865

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