Ashley Nicole Heaton

Ashley Nicole Heaton obituary

Ashley Nicole Heaton

Ashley Heaton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Aug. 10, 2025.
Ashley Nicole Heaton, age 44, a resident of Winfield, IL and formerly of Lisle, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1981 in Hinsdale, IL.

Ashley is survived by her cherished daughter, Payton Nicole Heaton; her devoted parents, Lois and Clayton Adams, II of Winfield, IL; her loving siblings, Bridget (Louis) Herrmann of Sycamore, IL and Clay (Lee Anna) Adams, III; her dear nieces and nephew, Hayley, Emma, Lily and Riley Herrmann, Michaela, Brooklyn and Harper Adams; ex-spouse Chad Heaton; as well as numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, James and Wilma Ruzicka and her paternal grandparents, Viola and Merritt Adams.

Ashley graduated from Lisle Senior High School in 1999. She was currently employed at DuPage Care Center as a licensed CNA. Ashley's daughter Payton Nicole was her greatest love and joy. Our hearts are broken and we will miss her forever.

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Ashley's life, memorial donations may be directed to Payton Heaton for her future education fund. Checks should be made payable to "Payton Heaton".

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 13, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Private family funeral services will be held.

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