Ashley LaShawn Woods was born on August 14, 1993, to Anthony and Deborah Woods. She was the apple of her daddy’s eye. At an early age she was baptized at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Melvin Jordan where she enjoyed singing in the children’s choir. Later in life she united with Olivet Baptist Church under the pastorate of Bishop Kevin L. Adams. Ashely was a 2011 graduate of Central High School and participated in the school choir. In addition, she attended Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Miller-Motte College and earned her certification as a CNA at NHC Healthcare. She was employed at various businesses throughout the years. Ashley was always a loving and devoted mother who cherished her girls. On November 11, 2022, she entered into eternal rest. She will be missed and always remembered by all those who knew and loved her.
Ashley was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Woods; grandparents, James (Bubba) and Julia Woods; grandfather, James Marvin Lyons; aunts, Yolunda Joiner and Renea Michelle Lyons.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters, Addison and Deveah Woods; mother, Deborah Woods; grandmother, Willene Lyons Hawkins; aunts Cynthia (Ulysses) Neville, Veronica (Dennis) Leftwich, Angela (Ronald) Porter, Teresa (Michael) Lyons, Tawanda Lyons, and Tara (Dedric) Maffett; great-aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Public viewing will be held from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Thursday, November 17, 2022, followed by a 1:00 pm funeral service in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.
Interment: Highland Memorial Gardens.