Eleanor Ashley Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Eleanor Ashley of Denison, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 12, 2025 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank L. Herring and Thelma H. Herring (Graves); and her siblings, Mary F. Robison, Eva Rasch, Lynette Fleming, Leola McLain, Ruth Baker, Helen Sheldon, Jay, James and Leonard Herring.
She is survived by: her children, Randall Ashley of Hutchison, KS, Sammy K. Ashley (Fe) of Denison, KS, Tim Ashley (Leslie) of Denison, KS and Jana Harrison (Roger) of Leavenworth, KS. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The lying in state will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Mercer Funeral Home (1101 W 4th St, Holton, KS 66436). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at the Valley Falls Cemetery (1001 19th St, Valley Falls, KS 66088).
Memorials may be given to Faith Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
