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Ashley Adan Obituary
Ashley was the daughter of Al and Nancy Adan. She attended school for 18 years with the Midland County Educational Service Agency (MCESA) and helped pave the way for inclusive education in the Midland Public Schools. She currently was a student at H. H. Dow High School and the MCESA Post-Secondary Program. Ashley was a Special Gift from God. Her sparkling big brown eyes and warm smile touched many lives. She never went anywhere without her favorite stuffed animal, Gabby Gorilla, a monkey she could converse with any time, any place and he could always make her happy. It is hard to imagine that someone who never spoke a single word, spoke in so many other ways and taught us that everyone counts.
Ashley is survived by her parents; her brother, Andrew; her grandmother, Maxine Shepard; her abuelo, Adelberto Adan; her aunts and uncles John and Silvia Carter, Bob Shepard and Bonnie Fena, Tom and Barb Shepard, and Alvaro Adan; and cousins Megan and Jay Carter; Ryan, Christa, Stephanie and Michelle Shepard. Ashley was predeceased by her grandfather, Lowell Shepard; and abuela, Bertha Adan.
Ashley had many caring friends including two special caregivers, Peggy Smith and Ronna Lamblin and teachers Jeannine Dirette, Paula Dick and Robin Hammond.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, 915 E. Sugnet Road at Washington Street, with the Rev. John Dick officiating. Interment will be in Midland Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10 am until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Ashley Sue Adan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund for Special Education at the Midland Area Community Foundation or donor's favorite charity.
If you are unable to visit with the family in person, condolences may be sent through waresmithwoolever.com
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Sergio and Zonia Cutie
June 2, 2006
Dear Nancy, Al, Andrew and Pepin:
We are so sorry to hear of Ashley's passing. All of you did such a great job taking care of her. Your love for Ashley was an example for all parents. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sergio and Zonia Cutie
Molly Hensel
May 30, 2006
Al and Nancy, So sorry to read about Ashley. She was a sweet person to know and you both did so much for her during her much too short life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sara Devericks
May 30, 2006
Ashley I'm going to miss your sweet heart warming smile whenever I walk into the class room and your not their. It is hard not hearing your laughter and your monkey playing in the background. You'll be missed bunches by all of us. I hope that while your in heaven you are having all the fun that you did down here.
Kathy (Thurston) Hansen
May 26, 2006
I am so very sorry to read about the loss of your precious daughter. Al, I remember you from school and wanted to give my condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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