Mrs. Joann Y. Ashley Obituary in Montgomery at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Joann Y. Ashley

Joann Young Ashley 87, of Montgomery, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, April 8, 2024. She passed away peacefully at Jackson Hospital following bedside goodbyes from each of her children.

Joann Ashley was born in Wetumpka, AL to Lonnie Young, Sr. and Emma Traylor Young. The family later moved to Montgomery, AL where Joann graduated G.W. Carver High School, and later attended Alabama State University where she earned both Bachelor of Education and Master’s of Education degrees.

Joann married Wesley L. Ashley, Jr., and became an educator in the Montgomery County Public School System, specializing in early childhood education. Joann and Wesley raised four sons and a daughter. She was a member of Metropolitan United Methodist Church, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and a former member of the Cleveland Avenue YMCA Board of Directors.

She is preceded in death by her parents and 8 of her siblings. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Wesley Ashley, Sr.

Joann is survived by her sons Ronald Sr. (Zestlan), Richard (Cindy), John Sr., Alan; daughter Joan Ashley Russaw (Sean); and a sister, Fannie Young; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law John Henry Ashley and Samuel Ashley (Mamie).

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 in the Metropolitan United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Williams, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery Serenity Gardens with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home of Montgomery directing.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Joann Ashley’s honor to the Cleveland Avenue YMCA, Montgomery, AL or to Metropolitan United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 260224, Montgomery, AL 36135-0024.

MEMORIAL EVENTS:

Apr 18
Viewing
1:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Zeta Phi Beta Ceremony
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Family & Friends Hour/Visitation

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Apr 19
Final Viewing
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Celebration of Life Service
11:00 a.m.
Metropolitan United
Methodist Church,

3108 Rosa L. Parks Ave.
Montgomery, AL

Funeral services provided
by: Ross-Clayton
Funeral Home
1412 Adams Ave.
Montgomery, AL

Burial/White Dove
Release
Greenwood Cemetery
Serenity Gardens,
909 Lincoln Rd.
Montgomery, AL

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To The Family, our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Ashley Family. Truly Mrs. Joann will always be remembered in my heart. She worked very closed with me during different Drives to support the YMCA at Cleveland Ave. Such a nice loveable person RIP my Friend. Rebecca Sanders Brooks

Sincere condolences and prayers to the entire Ashley family! I will keep you all in my prayers. Soror Joann will be missed.

Sincerest sympathy to the entire family. May God's love surround you all with strength and peace. Cherish the wonderful memories shared together as a family. May Aunt Joann Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Amerencia (Amy) Young and family

Our beloved Aunt Joann. She was a true beacon in our lives. She she showed such love for all of us, which was returned equally. We were all very lucky to have her in our lives. Rest in peace, our dear auntie 💔💔 Ursula, Erskine, Jeffrey, Janine, Jordan, Bryce and Joseph

God bless you and your family in this time of bereavement. We love you! Kandy Raleigh & CarRyn Gilbert- Perfecting Church Audio Department, Detroit, MI

Kandy

You and your family have my deepest condolences. May God's word be a strengthen aide during this time. The Bible reminds us: "A true friend shows love at all times, and is a brother who is born for times of distress."—Proverbs 17:17.

Please accept our condolence as we send prayers of healing to comfort you during this time. Loosing someone you love so much is always hard. I pray God carries the family through this difficult time and fill your hearts with beautiful memories.
Much love to the family,
Vanessa Moore and Shelby Williams (the baby as Mother Ashley always called her).

I am sending my 🙏🏼 prayers, LOVE and condolences to the Ashley family. Mrs. Ashley was a beautiful person! When I retired from teaching in 2016, she remembered me. I will always cherish the beautiful bracelet and scarf. We would always have deep conversations about the teaching profession and her advice to me was so invaluable. She was an outstanding educator! I will miss her dearly.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Soror Ashley was a faithful and dedicated Zeta sister, exemplifying finer womanhood in everything she did for her family, church, community and sorority. She will be missed. 🕊️💙
Sisterly love, Ethelyn Williams Ethel J. Williams

The German Family of Arlington, TX express condolences to the Ashley family.

Sending our love and support to the family. Our hearts are with you at this time. -- Elaine and Kelli Green

Sincerest sympathy to the entire Ashley family. I will always remember our family reunions seeing everyone with so much love! Cherish the memories shared together with one another. May God's love surround you all with strength and peace. May Aunt Joann Rest in Heavenly Peace. God bless everyone.

"The mortal coil is shaken". Loveless School Alumni extends condolences to family members, friends, and especially Ronald Ashley and Robin Ramsey. May we all be comforted with precious memories and by standing on the promises of God. Loveless School Alumni Association INC - Montgomery AL

Sending prayers for strength to the family during this difficult time. My sincere condolences and love to my long time friends. GOD BLESS 🙏🏽🙏🏽 JOHN STARKS

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