ASHLEY, Esther D. (Smith) - b. September 29, 1934 - d. April 14, 2009

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Esther D. Ashley, age 74, a resident of Fall River, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Fredonia Regional Hospital in Fredonia, Kansas.  She was born on September 29, 1934 in Caldwell, Kansas, the daughter of Dale and Mona (Gifford) Smith.

On May 13, 1966, she was united in marriage to John R. Ashley in Wichita, Kanss  Esther worked for Cessna Aircraft in Wichita and was also a homemaker.  She enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking, and crocheing.  She was known for supporting her community and being a good neighbor.

Esther is survived by her husband, John, of the home; two sons, Fred Saville and Eddie Saville, both of Fall River, Kansas; two stepdaughters, Gae Lynn Ashley of Wchita, Kansas and Trina Logston of Andover, Kansas; one sister, Darlene Von Fedit of Wichita, Kansas; and seven grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Wesley Smith.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at Mt. Zion Cemetery wth Pastor Mark Demas officiating.  Memorials are suggested to Fall River Christian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, 420 S. 20th Street, Fredonia, Kansas.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)