Elsie Ashby Obituary
The world bids farewell to Elsie Ashby of Port Barre, Louisiana, born in Bradenton, Florida, departing on January 4, 2025 at the age of 87. Elsie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elsie Ashby or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Leon Ashby; her parents, Delbert Ray Canerdy and Gladys Rebecca Green; her children, Paul L. Ashby, Robin M. Ashby (Karen) of Carlinville, IL and Rebecca L. Richter; and her sister Helen V. LaHaye.
She is survived by: her children, John R. Woodridge, James D. Ashby of Port Barre, Kevin D. Ashby of Port Barre and Cheryl Disotell (Jerry) of Melville; her grandchildren, Jennifer Woodridge, Christopher Woodridge, Anthony Ashby, Shawna Ashby, Jenni Davis, Steven Williamson, Robert Williamson, Cody Richter, Joshua Richter, Zachary Richter, Sara Disotell, Ashley Disotell, Jaimie L. Ashby, Dyllon Ashby, Morgan Ashby, Meagan Ashby, Gracelyn Simon and Andrew Broussard; her great grandchildren, Zachary Ashby, McKayla Ashby, Lylia Ashby, Mariah Latty, Jax Davis, Lydia Davis, Jamie Rae Williamson, Ella Mae Williamson, Alena E. Thiel, Cody H. Richter, Cole H. Richter, Caiden Richter, Kensley Richter, Skyla Roberie, Kayleigh Beard, Austin Womack, Bryce Womack, Linsdey Womack, Marissa Brister, Aaliyah Cochran, Siera Innerarity, Allyssa Disotell, Chase Disotell, Hailee Lagrange, Londyn Disotell, Amariah Disotell, Micah Broussard and River Broussard; and her great great grandchildren, Jacqueline Circello, Ezra Cochran and Harper Roberie.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Melancon Funeral Home (4708 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
