Esther Phillips Ashley, 87, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA surrounded by her loving family. Esther was born to William and Vivian Reynolds of Unity, Maine. She was a graduate of Athol High School in Athol, Massachusetts.

Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest treasures. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and framing lighthouse puzzles she had put together.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bill Ashley. She is survived by her four children: Barbara, Elese, Bill, and Mark; three grandchildren: Jeremiah, Kelly, and Ariel; and five great-grandchildren: Brianna, Shane, Nathaniel, Jaden, and Skylah.

A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 13, 2023 at 4960 Paine Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

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