Edith Mae Ashby

Edith Mae Ashby obituary, Livermore, KY

Edith Mae Ashby

Edith Ashby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muster Funeral Home Livermore Chapel on Apr. 15, 2023.
Edith Ashby 100, of Livermore, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023, from her rest at the Heartford House in Owensboro. A lifelong resident of McLean County, Edith Mae Troutman was born October 2, 1922 to the late Robert William and Floy Priscilla McEuen Troutman and was married to Elvis Walton Ashby July 30, 1937. She was a homemaker and loved cooking, gardening, oil painting, and traveling. In particular, Edith cherished time with family and friends. Edith was a faithful member of Pleasant Hope General Baptist Church, located in the Buel community of McLean County. In later years she enjoyed services and fellowship at Livermore General Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Elvis Ashby, who died April 4, 1991; and by three brothers, Burnis Troutman (Nancy), J.P. Troutman (Hazel), and Carrol Troutman (Betty).
Survivors include a daughter, Janet Hocker (John) of Livermore; a grandson, Jonathan Hocker of Livermore; two nieces and three nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday at Muster Funeral Homes, Livermore Chapel with the Rev. Roy Day officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hope Cemetery in McLean County. Friends may visit with Edith's family from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sunday at Musters in Livermore.
Edith's family would like to express their gratitude for all of the thoughts and prayers of their many friends and the loving care and compassion shown by both Dr. Tamberly McCoy and the staff of the Heartford House.
Edith's services will be streamed live on www.musterfuneralhomes.com at 3:00 P.M. Sunday.
The Edith Ashby family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Pleasant Hope Cemetery Fund; C/O Tom Howard; 3583 Kentucky 136 East; Calhoun, Kentucky 42327.
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Pamela Brannon

December 29, 2025

I loved Edith more than words can say. She was a wonderful soul and very special to me. I´m comforted to know she´s in heaven with Jesus and her husband and other ancestors now.

Julie Anderson

April 18, 2023

I´m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

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