Ava Armstead

LIMA -- Ava G. Armstead, 15, of Lima passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on March 5, 2010 in Lima to Shaun Armstead and Kelly (Carpenter) Thirkill.

Ava was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church, where she was a Mass server. She had just finished the 9th grade at Lima Central Catholic High School, where she was a diligent student who worked hard at her grades and was on the honor roll all 4 quarters of her freshman year. She also played volleyball and softball. She enjoyed dancing and previously danced at The Arts Center and Jeanne's Dance Studio. Ava always had a smile on her face and it lit up the room. She loved to read, draw, paint and do craft projects. She was also a volunteer at the animal shelter.

Surviving are her parents Shaun (Ashley) Armstead and Kelly (Jamie) Thirkill both of Lima; her paternal grandparents Charles Armstead of Defiance and Juanita Armstead of Lima and her paternal grandmother Carol Carpenter of Delphos; her siblings Caden Armstead, DeAsia Armstead, Emily Smith all of Lima, Alicia and Alexis Thirkill both of Ottawa; her two nieces Alajha and Ainsley Armstead, both of Lima. Also surviving are a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and HER dog Archie.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Michael Carpenter.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, 1170 Shawnee Road, Lima. The family will be wearing lavender and rose gold, as they were Ava's favorite colors. Anyone who would like to join in, is invited to do so.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 2, 2025 at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 240 W. Robb Ave., Lima.

Interment will immediately follow the Mass in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.