Ashley Ellison-Stokes, daughter of Debra Baird Ellison and the late Roger Ellison, was born June 13, 1989 in West Plains, Missouri and died January 17, 2019 in Sullivan, Missouri, at the age of 29 years.
She was united in marriage June 23, 2011 in Ottumwa, Iowa to her best friend, Ashley LeDawn Stokes.
She is survived by her best friend and spouse for eight years, Ashley LeDawn Stokes, and was engaged to Clayton Rice; her mother Debra Baird Ellison; four children, Kyzler, Karsyn, Rhemi, and Waylynn; two brothers, Jeff Baird and wife Amanda; Kyle Lewis; four sisters, Chelsea Ellison; Jennifer Morris and fiancée, Tim Jackson; Jackie Morris, and Jamie Morris.
She was preceded in death by her father Roger Ellison.
She was a very outgoing person who loved to make others happy. Her children were her whole world.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. also at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
January 25, 2019 @ 4:59 pm
Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 1, 2019 @ 9:46 am
To the family of Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Some years ago we had a close call when our daughter was diagnosed with cancer at age 17. Although she came through it just fine, the experience causes me to look at other peoples situations with much more empathy. I have no idea what it means for someone to lose such a young family member.
What I do know is that we can all take comfort in the sure promises found in God’s Word. When Jesus was on earth, he gave proof of, not only his ability, but also his desire to bring health and life to suffering people. The resurrections that he performed showed that he had his backing of his Father.
In the not too distant future, God will fulfill the promises found at Revelation 21:3,4: With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”