Vicki J. "Barnes" Ashby

Vicki J. Ashby, age 75, of Madison, Indiana, and the daughter of the late James Nelson and Jean (Kusler) Barnes, was born on September 27, 1949, in Madison. After graduating from Madison High School, she went to nursing school to become a licensed practical nurse. Over the years, she worked at the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center, Silver Bell Nursing Home, and was in the laborer's union in Indiana and Massachusetts. Vicki loved her dogs, working in the vegetable garden, planting flowers, feeding the birds, and listening to the wind chimes. She enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle, watching Jeopardy, and shopping, especially at Costco. She was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Vicki was a very caring and compassionate woman who never met a stranger and would always stop to pet a dog. Ms. Ashby passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at her residence in Madison with her loving family by her side.
Her life will be cherished by her son: Michael "Mike" Jones and his wife, Joanna of Madison; her grandchildren: Alexie Jones, Alex Gordon, Eli Ghould, Ryan Goody, Brayden Goody, Greyson Parson, and Angel Koontz; her great grandchildren: Zoe and Layla; and her friend and former spouse, John Paul Ashby of Madison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jill Kristine Ashby who passed away on February 12, 2011, and her companion, Richard Walker who passed away on December 17, 2022.
Cremation was chosen and no services will be held.
Lytle Welty Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Vail Chapel is in charge of arrangements.