Ashley Lachea Conard

October 15, 1987 ~ March 9, 2025
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Ashley Lachea Conard, 37, of Candler, NC passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Ashley was born October 15, 1987 in Buncombe Co. She was a Christian, and cherished her relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ. Ashley was a peer support specialist and helped numerous women find their way into recovery and helped them better their lives.
Surviving are her parents, Joseph Conard and Melanie Conard; daughter, Lexie Metcalf (Bryson); sons, Carter Conard and Jayden Gunter; brother, Davey Conard; grandparents, Bob and Lucille Conard; and her beloved dogs, Shadow and Elsa. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Peggy and David Hudgins.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18 at Starnes Cove Baptist Church, with the Reverends Charlie Sams and William Moore officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Avenue.
Services
Visitation: March 17, 2025 5:00 pm - March 12, 2025 7:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Memorial Service: March 18, 2025 2:00 pm
Starnes Cove Baptist Church
149 Starnes Cove Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)667-1193
You will be missed Ashley. We’ve shared many great memories together. You will be missed. Praying for the family and friends. Rest in peace Ashley ❤️
I’ve known Ashley for what feels like my entire life. She could light up a room, and her smile was so infectious it could change your day, and change your attitude. Ashley was a force. I’m mourning my childhood friend, and for those that loved her. Hopefully she has found peace.
I will always remember the sweet little girl that oversaw my wedding sign-in book and helped her younger cousins that day. And, I will remember taking care of you and Dave after school. You were always so helpful with the littles and I appreciated you. Gone way to soon Ashe. But, because you accepted Jesus as savior, I know you are with Christ. And that brings us all comfort. I love you and you will be missed.
You will so missed by so many that knew you and we had many memories with you and your babies we were so proud of you … RIP sweet Ash
Sonia Pressley
Love you Momma 💜
Conard family we are so very sorry for your loss. But rejoice knowing your precious Ashley is in heaven and you will see her again. Prayers and Love,
Bart and Sheila Crooke
My heart goes out to your family I know that pain has to be so heavy if there’s anything we can do to help in anyways please reach out
All the love I have to give
-Worm
Conard family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers 🙏
Sending love and prayers to the family! Me and my brother always thought a lot of Ashley! She was a such bright light in this world.
Omg, im in tears,i cant believe your gone,Im lost for words, i love u baby girl,We used to have so much much back when we worked at Applebees,We would go to Ball field to Thirsty Thursdays and Going to wild wings, and Just so much fun With Lindsey and You 🥺And our kids Loved playing together, Girl u sure are gonna be Missed love you Beautiful Angel Fly High in Heaven🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️✝️✝️✝️
Girl i cant believe your gone, i havent seen u in a long time but doesnt mean i dont miss you, ur beautiful soul was amazing u were such a light in so many peoples lives and Loved when our kids played when they were young🥺 Fly High in Heaven sweet Angel🕊️✝️🙏🕊️✝️🙏🕊️✝️🙏
thoughts are with the Conard family.
My heart goes out to both Joe & Melanie and the Family so hard to lose a child and a loved one. Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed until we meet them again.
Ashley and I go way back and have been in each other lives since we was 5 to 6 years old. Its crazy 12 years ago, she ended up being my step sister after years of history. No matter who met Ashley, she always made a impact in someone life. She will be missed
Lucille and Bobby, we wish there were some words of comfort that would take the pain away but life will never be the same for you. We know that you were so proud of her accomplishments and recovery. Know that you are in our prayers. Love to you all.
Bill and Dyrenda Blankenship
I’ll fly away
To a home on God’s celestial shore
I’ll fly away
Rest in peace sweet angel.
Love your cousin,
Caroline
To Joe, Melanie and Davey. We are so devastated with the loss of your precious Ashley. We watched her grow up on the ballfield when Cameron and Davey played ball together. She was always there for her little brother. Sending prayers and love for all you and her children and God’s many blessings
Your contributions to the community have touched so many lives. The hearts you helped are still benefiting from your efforts, and it’s hard to come to terms with your absence. Our conversations were filled with genuine meaning and impact, and your dedication to making a positive change in the world was so clear. I was not as close to you as I wished to be but the imprint you let is a lasting one. Working alongside you in the fight towards positive change always provided motivation and inspiration.
You had an incredible presence and strength that influenced everyone around you. Your unwavering commitment to supporting others was truly remarkable. You would share your heartfelt admiration for your children, and your sense of humor added such a unique and entertaining spark to your personality. We all miss you dearly.
Even though you’re no longer with us, your Spirit lives on in the lives you’ve touched and the hearts you’ve warmed. Every story shared, every laugh we had together, and every moment of kindness reflects the beautiful legacy you leave behind. We celebrate the love, joy, and light you brought into our lives. Our memories of you will forever be filled with gratitude and admiration for the wonderful person you were. Rest in peace, Ashley, knowing your presence made this world a better place. Give Jesus a big hug for me and one day we will meet again!
Casey, Gloria, Lucille and Bob. Jerry and I send our heartfelt sad condolences I know how it feels. If there is anything we can do please let us know. God Bless.
Marvin & Janice Jones
Ashley. I am so proud of who you became. I will always admire the strength you had to pull yourself out of the life you were living years ago. You have been a strong individual since I met you as a young kid. You were many people’s hero and I will always be proud of you for your accomplishments in this life!
I love you, momma
Sorry for your loss. Yall will be in our prayers. Love Rick and Yolanda and Tammy Seay
We spent many years together and have some wonderful times I’m so thankful for the times and most of all the 3 beautiful kids we brought into this world. We didn’t talk much anymore but that doesn’t mean I didn’t think about you and I will never forget my first love ❤️ Until We meet again ❤️❤️❤️