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Ashley Margaret Culpepper Grant

1991 - 2024

Ashley Margaret Culpepper Grant obituary, 1991-2024

Ashley Grant Obituary

Ashley Margaret Culpepper Grant was born on February 23, 1991, in Red Bank, New Jersey and passed away on February 1, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama. Ashley was preceded in death by her grandparents Samuel and Mary V. Culpepper, Veronica T. Simon and Ralph M. Simon. She is survived by her husband, William Baker Grant and mother to her late daughter Mary Margaret Grant. She is the daughter of Bruce and Marguerite Culpepper and sister to Addison J. Culpepper. She is loved and cherished by her aunts, uncles and cousins. Ashley is the daughter-in-law of Edgar and Mary Glen Grant, sister-in-law to Win and Kaylin Grant and aunt to Frances and Frazier Grant. Ashley graduated from the American School of The Hague, in Wassenaar, The Netherlands. She attended Auburn University and received her undergraduate degree in Agriculture Communications from the College of Agriculture. She received a master's degree in Mass Communications at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While attending college, Ashley was employed by Auburn University as the social media manager in the College of Agriculture. Upon graduation, she worked for Ranch House Designs, Inc. as their chief marketing officer in Wharton, Texas. Transferring with her husband Baker to Louisiana, she most recently worked for Louisiana State University in the College of Agriculture as Assistant Director of Internships and Student Engagements until her untimely passing. Ashley was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and captain of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Ranching & Wildlife Committee. She loved to travel and led students on a study abroad trip to Europe. Her love of agriculture and animals led her to pursue her career in agriculture. Ashley met the love of her life Baker Grant at Auburn University and married in 2014. Their 10 years together were filled with travel, hard work, and raising their Corgi Sully. Relationships with family and friends were important to Ashley. Her care and concern for her students and helping them reach their potential, were always Ashley's number one priority. She mothered and mentored many. Ashley's smile and love of life lit up any room she was in. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at Frazer Church, 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36117, on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Celebration of life service at 3:00 pm in chapel with family and friends. Visitation will immediately follow. Private interment service will take place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Beulah Baptist Cemetery, 3146 County Road 33, Fyffe, Alabama, 35971. The family has established the Ashley Culpepper Grant Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund. If you wish to make a donation in honor of Ashley, please direct to Auburn University College of Agriculture, Ashley Culpepper Grant Memorial Endowed Scholarship, 109 Comer Hall, Auburn, AL 36849. Make checks payable to: Auburn University Foundation or an online gift at the following link: www.auburngiving.org/ashleygrantmemorial. Please consider bringing your favorite photo of you and Ashley when attending the service.
Published by The Advocate from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2024.

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Dave & Deanne Keefer

February 26, 2024

Bruce &Marguerite, I worked with Bruce at Shell during the1990´s. My wife Deanne and I want to only wish you all the positive thoughts we can find during this most difficult time.

Leslie Johnson

February 23, 2024

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Karley Fontenot

February 14, 2024

What a beautiful human. I was blessed to meet Ashley in grad school where everyone fell in love with her infectious personality and drive. She inspired so many with her kindness and was a friend to everyone she met. Prayers for your family.

Margaret Nichols

February 11, 2024

Bruce and margareete I just heard about this tragic accident. My heart goes out to you both. God bless you all

Phyliss Evans

February 10, 2024

Bruce, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Pam Bordelon

February 9, 2024

To the Grant family,
There are no words at moments like this. I had some interactions with Ashley while she was at LSU AgCenter and she was delightful. I did not know she was a War Eagle, as am I. May the love and support of friends & family sustain you in the days to come. My sincere condolences to you all.

Melvin L Warren

February 7, 2024

Baker: As all of our family, I am still in shock at the loss of Ashley and baby Margaret. In time, I encourage you to look forward and carry on Ashley's love of people, her professional aplomb, and her clear and unflinching embracing of life, friendship, family, love, and all that is good. With all our condolences- Mel Warren, Ann Phillippi, and Daniel and Mac Warren

Lyric Mandell

February 7, 2024

I have not been able to make myself post because there are simply not enough words in the English language or any other language that I have attempted to speak to describe the light that was Ashley Grant or truly how devastating this loss is. Before I even stepped foot into my first class, Sonnet pointed Ashley out as she was dropping me off and said, "She looks nice! You should be her friend," I am so thankful I was lucky enough to call her just that.

I don't mean it lightly when I say I genuinely believe Ashley was one of the best people I have or ever will know. As corny as it sounds, Ashley was larger than life, and her smile or laugh could fill up an entire room with positive energy. She was bold and bright, and it was truly impossible to ever be sad in her presence.

Ashley was the most caring person, always looking for opportunities to help everyone along their journey. Whether you were a student looking for an internship or advice on how to navigate adulthood, or a friend looking for help with statistics (guilty), finding a spouse (guilty), or Amsterdam travel tips (once again guilty), she was there every step. I remember telling her my sister was unsure of her degree path, and she spent hours asking questions about her interests, trying to think of fruitful career paths, and going as far as sending us degree plans to look over.

Ashley´s intellect and skillset were baffling- at times, I felt like she knew more about my research than I did. Ashley was one of the only academic partners I was always thrilled to work with-and the only person I would choose over completing the task by myself every time. Not to mention, she excelled in ways I will never understand- like how she managed to achieve the most incredible hairdo with hot rollers every time.

One of my favorite memories is spending Mardi Gras with her family. It wasn´t the parade itself (which was fun), but it was getting to spend that time with her and her family- seeing how she gets her personality from her mom, hearing her call her dad Bruce, or hearing all the Aunt Mary stories. Oh, and there was nothing more entertaining than watching Ashley make eye contact with the float riders demanding big beads- a demand they simply could not refuse. I am forever grateful for these moments with her and am sad I never told her just how much that time with her meant to me.

I will miss the little things like complaining to her about my dissertation or asking her for advice on jobs. I am also sad to miss the things I had yet to experience, like seeing her become a mom- yet another thing she would´ve excelled at. I´m sad I didn´t get to buy her daughter a sunflower bath or Montessori materials or eventually force my family to open a school for her daughter to attend.

Ashley, I know I only knew you briefly in the grand scheme of life, but you profoundly impacted me. Thank you for bringing so much light into my life and this world. Every day, I strive to be more like you, and I hope you approve of what I do. Your memory will forever be a blessing.

Aris Williams

February 6, 2024

From taking your career prep class to popping into your office at Woodin to say hi, every interaction I had with you left me feeling supported and ready to take on anything. When I dealt with struggles in my personal life, you supported me and I wouldn´t have finished the spring 2023 semester without. The impact you´ve had on the College of Agriculture cannot be reiterated enough. Your LSU Ag kids love you Ashley and we won´t let your memory be forgotten. I can´t even bring myself to walk into Woodin Hall and pass your office knowing that you´re not coming back.

Your student,
Aris

Belinda Clouatre

February 6, 2024

I remember how much fun we had at my Aunt Ronnie´s (Ashley´s grandmother´s) "50s themed" birthday party some years back. It was all laughter, & story-telling at that fun celebration.
Ashley was such a bright & beautiful young lady, both inside & out!
My heartfelt condolences to Ashley´s wonderful family. May all of the good memories live on!
With love,
Belinda

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