Ashley Lauren Sterling

Ashley Lauren Sterling, 35, passed away at her home in Titusville, FL on Thursday, February 13, 2020 after a long struggle with neuromuscular disease and mitochondrial disorder.

Born in 1984 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Sterling (Slayton) and Henry E. Sterling III. Ashley was a spunky child, courageous, never gave up, and carried that fighting spirit throughout her life. Most would not realize how she struggled medically.

Ashley graduated from Concord High School in 2002. While in school she played softball on various travel teams as well as in the Talleyville Girls Softball League with her sister, Jennifer. Ashley went on to attend Immaculata University before becoming too ill to continue her studies.

Ashley is survived by parents, Elizabeth and Henry Sterling, sister Jennifer Forgac (David), beloved nephews Henry and William Forgac, aunts Vicki Slayton, Sandra Slayton, Susan Slayton, and Susan Sterling, many cousins and her dear friends Kathy Durfey and Matt Ryan. Ashley was predeceased by her brother Eric Sterling, grandparents, uncle Gary Slayton and cousin Richard Domyan.

Ashley wished for memorial contributions to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 401 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Funeral Services

Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Ashley are invited to remember her at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE on Thursday February 20, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:30PM at the funeral home. Interment Silverbrook Cemetery.

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Cheryl Keil lit a candle and writes,

Be strong, Elizabeth

02/20/2020 02:17 am

Beverly Marschlowitz writes,

Dear Elizabeth, Henry and Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about Ashley. She grew to be a beautiful young woman. She looked so much like you, Elizabeth. I have thought of your family often. No family should lose children and I can't imagine your pain of losing two. I hope sweet memories replace your sorrow in the days ahead. My best to you. Nurse Beverly

02/20/2020 09:30 am

Cathleen Strazzella writes,

Liz and family, My deepest condolences for your loss. I pray you may find comfort in your memories of Ashley and knowing she is at peace ❤️

02/20/2020 09:40 am

Linette and Butch Bowers lit a candle and writes,

We are very sorry for your loss. It is not supposed to be this way

02/20/2020 10:48 pm

Sandi Walker writes,

Liz and Henry, so sorry to see the passing of Ashley. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you Liz. Sandi and Chris Walker

02/22/2020 11:08 am

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