Ashley "Mrs. Ashley" Morton

Ashley “Mrs. Ashley” Morton, 42, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her place of residence.

Ashley was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on August 20, 1982. She was a woman of whimsy and full of love and laughter. She was always smiling and never failed at putting a smile on the faces of others. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Piper. Her nurturing nature gave her a great love for all children. She worked as a child care provider until she was unable to work any longer, and took great pride in the multitude of children’s lives she positively impacted throughout her career. Ashley enjoyed the outdoors and gardening and never missed a chance to dance in the rain.

Ashley is survived by her husband of 17 years, Joshua Morton, of Benton, Kentucky; one daughter, Piper Clara-Jean Morton of Benton; one brother, Jonathan Beckner; and her parents, Sonya and Larry Beckner.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Norma Hargrove.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donation to Inheritance of Hope, 1314 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Suite K2, Atlanta, GA 30318.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann, 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY 42025.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Life Celebration of Filbeck-Cann.

To share a memory or leave a message for the family, please visit Ashley’s Tribute Wall at www.filbeckandcann.com.