Donna Sue Austin Ashe's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2026 in Sylva, North Carolina

Donna Sue Austin Ashe

January 23, 1967 - October 31, 2026 (59 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

Donna Sue Austin Ashe's obituary , Passed away on October 31, 2026 in Sylva, North Carolina

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Donna Sue Austin Ashe

January 23, 1967 - October 31, 2026 (59 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

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Donna Sue Austin Ashe Obituary

The family announces the passing of Donna Sue Austin Ashe of Sylva, North Carolina on October 31, 2026. Donna, born on January 23, 1967, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donna Sue Austin Ashe or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vardie Eugene and Linda Sue Sutherland Austin; her husband Cornelious Ashe III; her daughter Josie Rae Ashe; and her brother Jimmy Lee Austin.

She is survived by: her children, Cornelious Ashe IV (Shelby), Joshua Ashe (Nicky) and Nikki Luker (Chad); her sisters, Robin Mathis (Kelly) and Sherry Ward; and her grandchildren, Hailey Luker, Harley Ashe, Everleigh Ashe and Josie Rae Ashe.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Appalachian Funeral Services (165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium



Sat

Nov 07

Visitation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Appalachian Funeral Services
165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

Sat

Nov 07

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Appalachian Funeral Services
165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

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