Ashley Nicole Mann

Ashley Nicole Mann, born March 23, 1994, was the beloved daughter of Tracey and Scott Spaeth and James Mann, who fell in love with her at first sight. Our hearts are broken as we say goodbye to our beautiful girl, taken from us far too soon at the age of 31. Ashley was a rare and gentle soul whose presence made the world feel lighter, warmer, and kinder. She loved with her whole heart. Intelligent, beautiful, creative, and funny. She was an exceptionally gifted artist with a free spirit and an open heart. Her kindness was limitless, and her energy was infectious, her smile contagious, her laughter unforgettable. She accepted everyone exactly as they were and had a special way of making people feel seen, valued, and loved. As a teacher, Ashley poured her heart into positively impacting the lives of her young students with patience, encouragement, and care. Ashley was a wonderful daughter and granddaughter, a loving and supportive sister, cousin, and niece, and a truly loyal friend to so many. Her greatest joy was being an exceptional mother to her daughter, who was truly her entire world. Ashley loved her fiercely and tenderly, always present, playful, protective, and nurturing. Always putting her daughter first above all else. She made every day count, never failing to express her love, from good morning kisses and snuggles, to dance parties, ending each day by singing “I Get to Love You” at bedtime from the day she was born. She made every holiday magical and every birthday memorable. She always encouraged her daughter to be brave, strong, and true to herself. Ashley often joked that she felt she became a mother at age five, when her baby sister, Haley was born. Ashley showed up for people. She loved with honesty, compassion, and unwavering support. She was a light in this world, and her gentle soul left a lasting imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Though the pain of losing her is overwhelming, we are forever grateful for the love she gave, the memories she created, and the incredible beauty she brought into our lives. She will live on in our hearts, in our stories, and always in the heart of her precious daughter Kiley, who carries her spirit. Ashley passed from this earth on December 13th, 2025. She leaves behind her precious daughter, Kiley; parents; Tracey and Scott Spaeth, and James Mann (Misty); her sisters, Haley Trebley (Aaron) and Brady Williams (Christian); bonus sisters, Ciara Cappas, Josalyn, Kenzie, Stella & Adah. Grandparents, Virgil and Becky Siefring, Mike and MaryAnn Gibbons, Robert and Jeanie Spaeth, and Cindy Mann; aunts and uncles, Shellie Gibbons (Ron Swank), Travis Gibbons, Megan Humpolak (Dallas), Julie Niehoff (Alan), Toni Schultz (Dave), Scarlett Lux (Kyle), Christopher Spaeth (Wendy), and Robert Mann; her beloved great aunt, Kathy and uncle, Ronnie Mann; many cousins and close friends, especially Zakk Pence; and her lifelong Fab 5 besties, Christina Pennington, Katelyn (Haager) Scott, Gabrielle (Curren) Fields and Audrey Shake. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, James Mann, Sr.; aunts, Penny Busald and Molly Spaeth; and her great grandparents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 512 N. Perkins Street, Rushville, IN 46173 with Father Jeremy Gries officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rushville, IN. Friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Moster Mortuary, 334 N. Main Street, Rushville, IN 46173. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the link below, in honor of Ashley, to assist victims of domestic violence. Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Ashley Mann. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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Ashley Nicole Mann

March 23, 1994 - December 13, 2025