Hello, my name is Ava. I am the niece of Ashley’s longtime boyfriend and friend, Erik, and the granddaughter of Mary and Ed.
I remember meeting Ashley when I was very very young; around four years old. I remember her being able to cheer me up and having so much fun around her. She was always so sweet, bubbly, and kind, and she had the kindest smile.
She accompanied us on a trip to Disneyland in 2011 and we all had so much fun. We still have all the pictures.
But my favorite memory of Ashley has always stuck with me. One day, she approached me and handed me a beautiful music box. It had a unicorn on the top and beautiful carousels painted on the sides. She had told me that it was the first toy she had ever been given by her family and that she had wanted me to have it, to think of her and Erik whenever I was sad, and to keep being kind. I still have the music box and whenever I see it, I am reminded of Ashley.
We all miss Ashley very much. She was wonderful. God bless! <3