Ashley LeeAnn Johnson
January 10, 1994 ~ May 11, 2010
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ Ashley LeeAnn Johnson, 16, of Long Shoals Road, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in a local hospital from Injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Buncombe County and was the daughter of Amos Johnson of Arden and the late Lena Ingle. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Casell and Bessie Underwood Johnson and maternal grandparents, Floyd and Mary Ann Ingle.
She was a former student at Valley Springs Middle School and currently a sophomore at Buncombe County Early College. She was a member of the Words of Life Tabernacle Church in Arden.
In addition to her father, she is survived by a brother, Dustin Payne of Kansas; two sisters, JaLisa Harper of Asheville and Lapisha Morrisey of Clinton, NC; four uncles, Casell Johnson, Jr. of New York, NY, Elton Johnson of Arden, Gary and Ricky Ingle both of Asheville; longtime family friends, Karen Harper of Asheville and Carolyn Smith of Arden.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Friday at the Words of Life Tabernacle on Glen Bridge Rd. with Rev. Carl Bishop and youth pastor Rev. Scott Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. on Friday prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ashley Johnson Memorial Fund, c/o Skyland Fire Department, PO Box 640 Skyland, NC 28776.
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My daughter talks very highly of Ashley. She will be missed by many. My prayers are with you during this time of need.
You are in my thoughts and prayers! May you find peace in the arms of Jesus!
With all my love and prayers. I will miss you terribly, but I know you are with Jesus. I love you baby! Til I see you again.
I was here but for a short time, God knew the people that I would meet and the path on which I would embark…He gave me a joy, a smile like none other, He fashioned me after Himself, and said I know you are no perfect but I will forgive your mistakes….now take up the mantle that I have placed upon you and know that will upon the earth you walk, I am God and with you I will forever be…when the earth you leave, you will still be with me, just up in my Heavenly Home, walking upon the streets of gold…Ashley, I did not know you, but from what people are saying, Thank you for Giving to the Lord…there are lives that were saved.
I will miss her so much she was a great friend who always made me smile
I miss you very much and i love you so much. you will always and forever be in my heart. you meant the wrold to me and always will. your in a better place now up in heaven.
Family will always be in my paryers.
Ashley was a beautiful soul and she will be missed around the halls. Her laughter and the way she made people smile is GREATLY missed. We all love you Ashley and miss you even more. Your in the best place imaganable. Love you!
My darling Ashley, oh how much you are loved. From the moment you were born, you were a special little armfull of joy. To hold you was awesome. Beautiful baby girl. As you grew, you became such an incredible young lady that was wise beyond her years. You have been loved and admired by so many people, and touched so many hearts in your 16 years of life on this earth. And now since you have entered into eternal life you are still touching hearts. I can only hope that you knew how many, many of us love you. The outpouring of young and old is so beautiful. You would be so proud of you friends, of the love and care that they are giving your dad, and how your family is hanging on the the promise that you are with Nanny, your mom, Cory, and family that you never got to meet. I know that you are having such a wonderful reunion. And you are seeing the face of God and walking with Jesus,the best friend that you so loved and accepted as your savior. Thank you Ashley for giving us the assurance of your decision to accept His gift of eternity. I love you so much and will close my eyes and see your smile and feel your arms around my waist as you looked at me and would say ‘Hey Aunt Rhonda’. You always made me feel so special. Good night my love. I will see you someday soon. Until then, you will forever be my Little Angel!!!
Amos, What a beautiful and wonderful daughter Ashley was. Buncombe County Early College was blessed to have her at our school. Please know how much we will miss her. We will remember her smile everyday. Bless you and your family. Meg Turner
May God Bless the Family at this time. I will keep you in my prayers
You will always be in my heart.
I will foever love you.
Amos,
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
We did not know your daughter Ashley, but we remember all the lovely stories you told us about her over the past year, and we know you will miss her terribly.
Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Peace, prayers and blessings.
Mandy and Jason
Ashley was a amazing person and meant so much to everyone. I Just want to say I am sorry for your lose. Ashley always came to school and made me and everyone happy. The day of her accident she had set down with me and talked to me about some personal stuff and I just really will miss her and Love her forever.
Felicia Gurley
Ashley filled so many lives with joy and happiness, including mine. I pray for Amos and all of Ashley’s family and friends that our Heavenly Father will bring them healing, peace and comfort. Ashley, I love you girl. I would give anything to have one more hug, or hear one more laugh, but i guess I’ll have to wait until I get there.
In 20+ years of working at Boone’s, I never met a nicer person than you Amos. I’ve been gone for a while, but hold fond memories of your sweet, little girl. My deepest condolences to you. God Bless you and the family.
I did not know your daughter, but my heart goes out to you and your family. I know that your beautiful angel touched many lives.
Ashley, even though i didn’t know you that well after all the stories i heard about you, i wish i did. may you rest in peace. my prayers go out to friends&family.
– Nikki
Amos, I am so sorry for your loss. We have known you and your family for many years now, and Ashley was always a very sweet, loving, beautiful young lady. She will be missed greatly. We love you! God Bless you!
I just seeb you the other day, now God has tooken a beautiful angel to be with him. we will miss you so much, we love you, but God loves you more and had better plans for you.
I just seen you the other day, and now God has taken a beautiful angel to be with him. We love you so much and miss you, but God loves you more, and had better plans for you. Now you have gone to be wtih the lord and be our angel.
I did not know your daughter, but my heart goes out to the family during this tragic time. I started praying for your daughter the minute I heard of the accident. It just broke my heart. Now I am praying for your family. May God give you the peace and comfort that only He can.
I knew Ashley from school and the ball feild. She will be truely missed. I am sorry she was a great beautiful young women and much more>
I had the honor of having Ashley in my 4th grade classroom! She was such a lovely and vibrant student. She was always so full of life and so happy! May she rest in peace!
Amos, Ricky & Gary
So Sorry to hear about Ashley
She was a beautiful girl.Amos
Nanette always told her how much
you loved her. You are in our prayers.
Ashley often brightened up my days and I miss her already. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. She brought joy to others and I’m grateful to have related to her daily as her teacher.
Amos I am so sorry for your loss, Ashley was such an inspiration to Kayla and everyone who was lucky enough to meet her. She was very much loved at our house and will be greatly missed. Today I saw a rainbow and thought of Ashely and her beautiful smile, her smile would always brighten up a room and everyone in it. Ashely Leann Johnson you will certainly be missed and will always be in our hearts. Ashley thank you for being such a great friend to Kayla.
Amos you will always be in our prayers. My God bless and keep you by his side.
Love,
Kim and Kayla Wells
Ashley it was always wonderful to see your beautiful smile at church. You always had a hug to give and a heart full of joy and laughter! We miss you and love you!
Our sweet Ashley: A beautiful soul, is now an angel in Heaven. We will miss you terribly, but you will never be forgotten. We find comfort knowing you are with God and your mom and that you are now a beautiful angel watching over us. Until the day we meet again in Heaven we will keep you safe in our hearts. We love and miss you so much sweet girl. Love Ms. Mahler and Ashley.
Amos,
Jack and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through right now. Even though we did not know Ashley, everyone talks about what a wonderful girl she was. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and your family.
I Love you Ashley, R.I.P You had a wonderful inpact on my life thanxs for everything.
I will always remember Ashley as a good friend…beautiful and spirited. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Ashley will truly be missed by all her knew her. She was a great friend to our niece. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. She is rejoicing with our Lord and Saviour in heaven.
Ashley was a sweet vibrant young lady who had a zeal for life. She will be missed tremendously.
To all the family of ashley, we send our sympathy and prayers to everyone. She was very special in all she did and a inspiration to all. She will be sadley missed.
i just would like to take the time to tell the family that i am sorry very sorry about their lost. i dont believe that i knew ashley yet seeing all the write ups about her has really touched my heart. on this day and days to come. my prayers is that God grant you all peace and comfort in this time of your lost. God bless.
we made so many great memories. but out of all things i will remember most is how she made everybody smile she was always positive wifth everything she was like a young mom who everyone love she touched the heart of many and many love her so much. ASHLEY WE LOVE U SO MUCH
Ashley was a beautiful and wonderful girl. i dont know one person that hated her, she was so friendly. Many people have told me today not to be sad be happy because now she is with her mom again. She is definitely one of the most prettiest angels in heaven right now. If God had chose the best girl to take home, she was the perfect one. she was amazing. I love you Ashley LeeAnn Johnson
Ashley,
always had me going no matter the mood i was in she made me smile. i will never forget the first time i meet you. she sat with me in lunch when i had no one to sit with,she was helpful and always had a postive attitude. girl i am going to miss you!! just know how many peoples lifes you have touched,you are now an angel watching over all of us keeping us safe love you!!!
your family are in my prayers. God Bless 🙂
She was a beautiful girl with a lovely soul. May she continue to do God’s handiwork from heaven.
Ashley LeeAnn Johnson I Miss You So Much You Were One Of The Most Outgoing Person I Ever Met. Its Still A Shock That Your Gone But God Needed An Angel So He Chose You. Im Gonna Miss You Dearly But ill See You One Day In Heaven.
-xoxo alize.
We are very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
Joe and Barbara Brendle
Family of Ashley Johnson.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
My heart goes out to the Family of Ashley. She was a nice young lady. She had agood personality and a mind of her own. She always kept a smile on her face. I know you are now captured by God. Just know you will be greatly missed. <3 R.I.P. Ashley <3
Ashley was without a doubt one of the sweetest and purest people to have ever graced us with her presence. she will be remembered always and truly missed. No one could help but absolutelly love this girl and its a true heart break that she’s no longer here. She brought smiles and laughter to so many and her spirit will be long lived. I wish all the best to her father and family, prayers go out to you.
katrina
May God Keep You All In Perfect Peace And Put His Loving Arms Around You. My Condolenses to the family of Your ‘Angel’ gone to soon. My Prayers are with you.
I never knew Ashley but my heart fell to the floor when i found out that another teen lost their life due to texting and driving! she was beautiful girl and im sure she had a bright future ahead of her! im sorry for your loss an my prayers go out to you!
To Ashley’s family:
I am so sorry to hear about Ashley. I rode with her when she took her driving test to get her license. I remembered her for being such a polite young lady who seemed mature for her age. My prayers are with you!
Ashley was my best friend, I loved her more then words can explain. She was always there to give me advice and keep me on the right path in my life. She was and still remains my angel. <3 R.I.P Ashley LeeAnn Johnson.
I miss my Sister and want her to come back!! But I know she is with God in heaven with the Angels and her Mom and I know she is happy . I LOVE U ASHLEY LEEANN JOHNSON………..
i miss u so bad!
ashley we never got the chance to talk very much, but you were always there for me and looked out for me. i wish we could have spent more time together. you are always in my heart. i love you
Ashley, I know that we were not the best of friends and we didn’t talk much but I remember 8th grade choir with you.. you were so sweet and nice to everyone. you were very much loved and still are to this day i know we didnt get to talk much but on myspace affter i moved from arden. Ashley you taught me not to be afraid to let my inner beauty shine. I thank you for all you have done. You had such an insperation on everyones lives. I know you are you are in a beter place and i will miss talking to you about Ms.Sorensen and singing and Starbucks. I love you babygirl Rest In Paradise. 🙂
Ashley,
You were angel put on this earth. So im glad i got to meet you. Always loved and never forgotten.
Miss Ashley so much. Its hard to believe it has been a month
Amos may god be with you in this time of loss. I cant imagine what you are going through. But you know that you can call me anytime day or night. She was such a beautiful girl. I m so very sorry. I will keep you in my prayers love mary yon
Ashley was and still is my sister. I love her more then anything. Its just know hitting me that she is gone and I swear I can still fill her. I will miss her charm her laugh her beauty I will miss her ru.Ming up my front porach or her rocking in the wooden chair. I still go to sleep laying my hand out hoping she will grab it like before and fall asleep with me. But she is gone and I will one day see.her again And that day Weill be the best day of my life. I love Ashley leeann Johnson. She will always be in my heart<3
Ashley was and still is my sister. I love her more then anything. Its just know hitting me that she is gone and I swear I can still fill her. I will miss her charm her laugh her beauty I will miss her ru.Ming up my front porach or her rocking in the wooden chair. I still go to sleep laying my hand out hoping she will grab it like before and fall asleep with me. But she is gone and I will one day see.her again And that day Weill be the best day of my life. I love Ashley leeann Johnson. She will always be in my heart<3
I light this candle today for Ashley
I love her more then the world. This candle is to show that Ashley lerann Johnson lives on in our hearts minds and in spirit she will never be forgotten
Ashley LeeAnn Johnson had half of my heart, I love her with every drop of blood in my body. She meant everything to me. Some of the best memories of my life were with her and I can’t even explain to you how bad this has hurt me. I miss her soo much it knots up my stomach. I can’t believe she’s really gone. Although I only knew Ashley from her 16th birthday in January until she had the wreck she changed my life and I considered her my best friend. She made me so happy and I’ll never forget her beautiful smile.
When I found out she had unsurvivable brain damnage my whole world fell apart in front of me. I think about her every single day. Everything reminds me of her, especially the coulds. I know she’s looking down on me and I know she knows how much I love her.
Ashley LeeAnn Johnson, you will NEVER be forgotten.
I love you, forever.
Ashley. Just saying her name brings back a billion memories!
Ashley was the best at giving advice, singing, laughing, and shopping!
I LOVE HER & MISS HER MORE THEN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD.
LOVE YOU ASH
&
Amos
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Ashley gosh wat a name to hear brings back good and fun filled memories from the movies all the way to the state fair from the halls in middle school even up tp now hearing her name brings her smile her voice her laugh into my head and I just smile and think she’s in a better place lookin over all of us now. I LOVE ASHLEY LEEANN JOHNSON AND MISS HER VERY VERY MUCH!
Ashley I light this candle in remembrance. I remember all the fun times we had, and all the good things you made happen. You were a little piece of so many hearts and that will live on far past your death. I love you very much just like everyone else did. I couldn’t help but think about you tonight, when I realized it’s almost been a year. I miss you Ashley but I’ll see you again, promise. I hope your dad is doing alright, I think about him from time to time. Well I love you Ashley, rest in peace baby girl.
event though i never knew her all of her friends rlly loved her and miss her dearly. Ashley seemed like a sweet gurl and a caring person from what her friends say they miss her everyday..
your always going to be missed no one can replace the smile and comfort to your friends like only you could do..<3 ~aShLeY LeeANN jOhNsOn~
Ashley we had some great laughs and great times at biltmore park and at school together i miss you so much. you were a beautiful and one amazing friend.
you will never be forgoten and neither will the family of ashley <3
Ashley u r and never will be forgotten I think of u everyday I had a lil boy who would of ever thought I would lol we miss u so much everyday that goes by is not a day that I don’t think about u and love u. R.I.P ashley ill write u again later love always
we didn’t really talk much until the last month before you died, and then we were friends. i don’t know why i didn’t talk to you before – i think your light intimidated me, because i was in such a dark place. i gave you a book the day you got into the accident. that’s always stuck out to me, like maybe if i hadn’t given it to you, somehow the timeline would have changed. maybe it was a cursed book. i recently lost so many people close to me because of the pandemic, and it’s made me think about you a lot. i wonder where you’d be now. if you would be married, if you would have kids, who you’d be after all this time, if we would have kept in touch. i wonder the trajectory your life would have taken. i miss you, ashley. i’m sorry i didn’t have the nerve to write here before, or to go to your funeral, or to reach out to your real friends and family and tell them how sorry i was that i was too shy to be a better friend. but if you still exist in some form, then you already know how much i’ve mourned.