Connie Lee Ashley passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 67. Connie was a devoted and caring woman whose life was marked by her love for family, friends, flowers, and her community. With a natural talent for working with flowers, she spent many years as a florist in both Winnfield and Jonesboro. She also faithfully served her community as a poll commissioner during elections in Jackson Parish.

For many years, Connie was actively involved with the Louisiana Forest Festival, serving as co-director of its beauty pageant and as a member of the festival board. Her love of pageantry extended far beyond the festival, as she traveled throughout Louisiana judging pageants and sharing her experience and enthusiasm with countless participants.

Connie was an avid Winnfield Senior High School football fan and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on her team. She also loved talking on the telephone with her friends and relatives and treasured the close relationships she maintained throughout her life. Above all, Connie was deeply devoted to her family and held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and determination, never complaining and continuing to show the fighting spirit that characterized her life.

She is survived by her brothers, Alvin Ashley, George Ashley (Jerry), Woody Ashley (Lynn), Pat Ashley (Brittany), and Chris Ashley; as well a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Connie was preceded in death by her father, James B. Ashley; mother, Gladys (Franks) Ashley; sister-in-law, Susie Ashley; and great-niece, Claira Ashley.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Bro. Darren Fitzgerald will officiate the funeral service which will begin at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Burial will follow in Sanders Chapel Cemetery near Calvin on LA Hwy 156.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Ashley, Kevin Ashley, Payton Ashley, Bryce Ashley, Zach James and Billy Logan.