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Mary Ellen (Shields) Ashby
December 16, 1924 ~ April 16, 2017 (age 92) 92 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Paul Tapp
September 13, 2023 4:44 PM
She was a very special person kind and generous. I will miss her as will many others. I knew her mainly while attending college at KC. I was a roomer as she provided a room to stay in when in college. I got to meet many of her family while there. They were very kind and nice people also. While this is alittle late I wanted to send my condolences and remind of her specialness to me and others.
Message from Kori Voss
April 21, 2017 8:59 PM
My sympathy to Patty Hunter and the entire Ashby family.
Message from Carol Betourne Manley
April 21, 2017 12:25 AM
Mary was a wonderful friend and a great lady. When I would come home for a visit, I always made sure I to go visit Mary. She was truly special.
Message from Ute Riley
April 20, 2017 7:28 PM
Dear Ashby Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Your mom was a very kind lady.
So sorry for your loss.
Your mom was a very kind lady.
Message from Terry Potter
April 20, 2017 3:02 PM
Tom, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I wish I had met her. She sounds a lot like my mom who I lost last year. Next time we meet we need to exchange "mom stories". Take care my friend. Terry
Message from Thomas and Donna Joy
April 20, 2017 10:58 AM
So sorry for your loss. Mary certainly led a long and full life!
A candle was lit by Ms. Terry L. Brown
on April 19, 2017 8:41 PM
Message from Linda Estoppey Greer
April 19, 2017 8:35 PM
We lived across the street from all the Ashby's in the 60's on Sycamore Street. What a great family. Your mom was a beautiful, sweet lady and you all were blessed to call her mom. God bless all of you.
Message from Judy Huelsmann
April 19, 2017 10:15 AM
Mary was already faithfully attending Father Karban's Breese Scripture Class when I began nearly thirty years ago. She was the epitomy of living the gospel message and was truly an inspiration. This precious lady is surely enjoing her eternal reward.
Message from Janet Montacue Myers
April 18, 2017 11:26 PM
I feel blessed to have Patricia (Patti) as a dear friend since attending St. Mary's Grade School. And I have fond memories of many happy and rambunctious times with the entire Ashby family. Their home was always filled with laughter, activity, teasing, love, and just the right touch of "crazy". And Mary never discouraged any of it, in fact, she seemed delighted by it all. She made any one who visited feel like one of her own. I always felt at home there. Mary's love was the glue that kept it all together. Sending love to all of her dear ones.
Message from Allen & Donna (Roper Queen) Wooters
April 18, 2017 10:11 PM
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers & condolences to you & your family. With sincere sympathy, in our thoughts & prayers,
Allen & Donna (Roper-Queen ) Wooters
Allen & Donna (Roper-Queen ) Wooters
Message from Diane and John Wilkins
April 18, 2017 9:05 PM
To the Ashby Family. Deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. She was a great lady. She's at peace with God now. Hugs!
A candle was lit by John and Diane Wilkins
on April 18, 2017 8:57 PM
Message from Carole Hughes Kerr
April 18, 2017 7:38 PM
She was my Mom's best friend and I will always remember the times we shared at her house. She was such a loving person. She has inspired me to be a better person. She will surely be missed by all who knew her.
Message from Dick Wagner
April 18, 2017 7:19 PM
Joining the Fr Karban scripture class and meeting Mary has been memorable. She is one of those who brought the Kingdom to be 'at hand' as Jesus said; truly the love of God was her message in word and conduct. What a wonder it has been to be a student with her in our scripture studies. Thank you, Mary.
Message from Delores (Hesse) Kenworthy
April 18, 2017 5:10 PM
I was always amazed, just being a neighbor girl, she always remembered me and who I was when she would come to visit the Paxico Kansas relatives. Maybe it was because Rosie's family was my second family and she knew that. My condolences to all of the Ashby family. She was a special lady.
A candle was lit by Gary Barone
on April 18, 2017 2:29 PM
Message from Kim M McMillan
April 18, 2017 2:20 PM
I have very early memories of being at the Ashby home. I hung out with Loretta and Theresa and still love them dearly. Mary was always so hospitable and made sure everyone was taken great care of. I loved eating spaghetti sandwiches and having sweet tea at the Ashby house. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. It's still amazing to me how she raised 11 beautiful children...and with grace. She was a strong willed woman who loved the Lord with all her heart. I will miss her but how sweet it is that she is dancing with the angels and in the midst of our heavenly Father. I love all of you. K
Message from Mike & Colleen Kelly
April 18, 2017 10:23 AM
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ashby family on the passing of your mother. She was a kind and loving person who made everyone feel welcome. How fitting that she was called to heaven on Easter Sunday. RIP Mary Ashby.
Message from Nita Pitts
April 18, 2017 1:23 AM
So sorry for your loss.
Message from Jim and Vikki Higgins
April 17, 2017 10:33 PM
Mary was always a joy to talk with. Such a beautiful lady! She always made us feel as if we were part of her extended family. I will miss her. I can't wait to talk with her in heaven! I sort of hope she is the one who greets me when I go because she will make me feel at home right away and oh my goodness I can only imagine her introducing me around because I know she will know EVERYONE! Heaven is rejoicing right now!!!
Message from Shirley & Bob Burkhardt
April 17, 2017 7:02 PM
Dear Patty, Paul and Family,
So sorry to read of your Mothers passing, she was a lovely person and I know she will be missed.
So sorry to read of your Mothers passing, she was a lovely person and I know she will be missed.
Message from Victoria Migliore
April 17, 2017 5:44 PM
Mary was my dearest friend. She and I were in the Greenbriar Extension of ladies for many years. I will greatly miss her and her kindness.
Message from Mackenzie Zoller
April 17, 2017 2:57 PM
Grandma brought so much happiness and love to the family. When you were in her presence, she provided a warm welcome that centered all individuals around faith and togetherness, which I will never forget.
I am so grateful to have all of the memories of her everlasting kindness to motivate me to be the best version of myself in life.
You will always be in my heart Grandma.
I am so grateful to have all of the memories of her everlasting kindness to motivate me to be the best version of myself in life.
You will always be in my heart Grandma.
Message from Susan Reynolds
April 17, 2017 2:42 PM
When I think of generosity, time for tea, family and faith - Mary Ashby comes into my heart.
I feel truly privileged to be counted as one of her friends throughout my lifetime.
My mother Barb and dad Gene introduced us at St. Mary's.
Even though I live far now, a trip to Centralia was never complete without tea and cookies with Mary.
Thank you to all of you Ashby kids for so generously sharing your mom.
I feel truly privileged to be counted as one of her friends throughout my lifetime.
My mother Barb and dad Gene introduced us at St. Mary's.
Even though I live far now, a trip to Centralia was never complete without tea and cookies with Mary.
Thank you to all of you Ashby kids for so generously sharing your mom.
Message from Tamara Purcell
April 17, 2017 12:21 PM
I was so very lucky to have met Mary. She was such a kind lady. I enjoyed visiting with her and wish I could have visited her more often. What a proud lady she was of all of her family. She was such and inspiration to me by her strength and her Catholic faith! God bless you all at this time of loss.
Message from Erin Oehmke
April 17, 2017 11:58 AM
The heart you gave others so demonstrated the daily faith of your religion and all that you were. In a world where many do not even know what a beatitude is, you unassumingly lived this doctrine each day. You were such a gift and I will always remember you that way.
Message from Terri (Killie) Boggs
April 17, 2017 11:31 AM
Marys life has come to an end but her memories will last on in the ones that loved her. She is an amazing woman, mother, friend and someone I had the pleasure of knowing growing up. She did a good job of raising her children and others like me that considered her their mom. Heaven has another and special angel, RIP Mary Ashby.
Message from Tammy Pike
April 17, 2017 11:24 AM
She is in God's arms and no pain or suffering, I will be praying for your whole family during this time of loss but her gain.
Peace be with you and comfort in His name
Tammy Pike
Peace be with you and comfort in His name
Tammy Pike
Message from Marsha Bright Lehmann
April 17, 2017 10:43 AM
Dear Ashby family,
Some of my favorite memories of Centralia are of the many times I spent with your family. Your mother was such a wonderful lady and I loved her so much. She was so proud of each and every one of you and I always sensed the love that each of you had for her. What a strong lady she was and the strength that she found in God was awesome. So very sorry for your loss and the loss of all who knew her.
Much love,
Marsha
Some of my favorite memories of Centralia are of the many times I spent with your family. Your mother was such a wonderful lady and I loved her so much. She was so proud of each and every one of you and I always sensed the love that each of you had for her. What a strong lady she was and the strength that she found in God was awesome. So very sorry for your loss and the loss of all who knew her.
Much love,
Marsha
Message from Pat Cleary
April 17, 2017 9:22 AM
My dear friend is in God's arms now.
She was the most beautiful person I ever met and I feel privileged to have been her friend.
You are all in my prayers.
She was the most beautiful person I ever met and I feel privileged to have been her friend.
You are all in my prayers.
Message from Peter Christo
April 17, 2017 8:25 AM
There are no words to adequately describe the incredible person you were. Through all life's adversities you maintained your Faith and your Family. Without a complaint or terse word, you bore your crosses with dignity, faith and strength.
Your home was the center and Heart of our family.
While you will be missed you will never be forgotten and the mark you have left on our family will endure for all time.
Love with all my Heart
Peter
Your home was the center and Heart of our family.
While you will be missed you will never be forgotten and the mark you have left on our family will endure for all time.
Love with all my Heart
Peter
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