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Ashley Smartt Obituary
Ashley Michelle Smartt, age 34, left us for the loving arms of our Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 after battling a rare form of cancer.
She was a shining example of beauty, strength, and grace, a faithful Christian, and an extraordinary daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend. Ashley had an unmistakable light that surrounded her, a magnetism that drew us in and made us all feel special. She will be remembered for her sunny disposition, her kindness and limitless patience, her sense of humor, joyous laughter and angelic smile.
Ashley's love of music, dance, and children fueled her career as a dance instructor at Smartt Steps, where she shaped the lives of many young students, not only molding them into strong, capable dancers, but also strong, capable human beings, teaching them that true beauty radiates from the inside out. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy.
Ashley is survived by her parents, Jim and Sharon Smartt of Hendersonville, Tennessee; her sisters, Shauna Hopkins and Andrea Nutter, and their families: John Garner Hopkins (Caden and Kellan) and Stephen Nutter (Maks); grandmothers, Doris Mullins and Josephine Smartt, and was reunited in Heaven with her two grandfathers, Granville Mullins and James Smartt.
Visitation was held at Hendersonville First Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 4-8 p.m., and on Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. A celebration of Ashley's life took place on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 1 p.m., at the church. Burial followed in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers were family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Hendersonville Funeral Home, (615) 824-3855.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ashley Smartt
Angela
April 1, 2022
From helping Ashley at Sarah Cannon as a patient, to having her picture at my desk at home now, to getting her yearly reminders on this app every Easter, I'll never ever forget her. She was a sweet friend to me while I knew her. Love to your family always. She is very much missed.
Dody Belcher
April 2, 2019
We never stop missing our babies. Love you Sherry❤
Dianne Campbell
April 1, 2019
I will always see Ashley when I see Ashlyn dance around the house doing her own thing and watching Bella Dancer show Ashleys grace. Anytime I see all the little girls going in to there first dance classes, I think of how they will miss having Ashley teach them. Her spirit and beauty and sweet face will always be with me! Dance on Ashley!!
Terry Foster Bowls
May 18, 2015
Sharon, I just heard about the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
hannah thomen
April 13, 2015
she taught me tap when i was 6 years old :(
Angela Jones
April 10, 2015
My sweet sweet friend... how I will miss your smiling face. I'll never forget coming out to the waiting room to pick you up for your labs and just seeing that blonde hair and that smile. It didn't matter how bad my day was you always made it better. You are remembered here at Sarah Cannon... so much more than you know. I have been crying all morning since I heard. I know you are in a beautiful place now and no longer in pain, but oh how my heart hurts. I still wear the headbands you gave me... I always will... I love you Ashley.
Cindy Kelley Batie
April 8, 2015
Family, my heartfelt sympathy and love go out to all. I have had chilling emotions as I have read of Ashley's Beautiful Christian Character and heard from my sister Dody about her beautiful life and uplifting service. I know you will let God, family, friends, and reflections on Ashley comfort you. You are loved and are in my prayers.
Carol Dye
April 8, 2015
She left many lives better for having been a part of them. She showed me even I could dance. A genuinely sweet person,a beautiful memory for many!
Angi Butram
April 8, 2015
So sorry for the families loss. Makinzi remembers her well from dancing at Smartt Steps. God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Essie Stover-Reese
April 8, 2015
In deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter/granddaughter.
Dena Rizzo
April 8, 2015
She left a legacy of beauty and grace and impacted all who came across her beautiful soul. I am praying for the family , find comfort in knowing she is shining bright in heaven where we will all reunite one day.
Darlene Pugh
April 8, 2015
Ashley is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Knowing that will bring you comfort. I am praying for you and your family.
Randy Eastes
April 8, 2015
My heart aches for your loss. Ashley was an original and will be missed. God bless you all.
Katie Hunter
April 8, 2015
Thoughts and prayers from the Hunter family. Her beautiful smile and sweet, friendly heart will be missed.
Joe & Gloria Carter
April 8, 2015
Joe & I are holding you & your family in our thoughts and prayers, with deepest sympathy and love.
April 7, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss, we hold your family in our prayers.
Karen & JimBo Allen
April 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. We hold your family in our prayers
Dianne Campbell
April 7, 2015
Ashley was my granddaughter Ashlyn's first dance teacher and she loved Miss Ashley. She was a very special person and I'm am very sorry for your loss.
Julie (Payne) Stanhope
April 7, 2015
Deepest, deepest sympathy to your family, and may God give you strength, comfort and peace during your sorrow, and bless you always.
April 7, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss--Bill Woodroof
Karen and Allie Dodson
April 7, 2015
Ashley was a shining star to my Allie and will remain in our hearts. We are blessed to have known her the past 5 years at Smartt Steps. She will be greatly missed.
Manie Freeman
April 7, 2015
Heaven has a new beautiful angel. Ashley was beautiful inside and out - I will never forget that smile. I am so glad I was blessed to have met her.
Dody Belcher
April 7, 2015
Sherry and Jim, I am so sorry. Sherry,she was beautiful just like you.Those beautiful eyes. We are not supposed to bury our children, sometimes it just works that way. I know how you are hurting, but Ashley is well again, no more suffering. I love you and may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you as only he can do. My heart aches for you. God Bless you sweet family. Love Dody
Cindy & Boni Ramirez
April 7, 2015
Hugs and prayers to you all , she s dancing in heaven for sure !
Dean Birdwell
April 7, 2015
She was so beautiful... Sherry & Jim .
I know you must be so proud of her courage and bravery...
A very distant cousin wishes you peace.
Sincerely, Dean Birdwell
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