Pamela Ann Ashcraft

Pamela Ann Whitton Ashcraft, 63, of Dry Ridge, KY, died Sunday morning June 25, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood.  Born on July 22, 1959 in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Thurman Overton and Geneva Rhymer Whitton.

On June 2nd, she and Tony, her husband, celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. She worked with the Mason School as a secretary, the Williamstown Lunch Program and also served as a clerk and manager at Bluegrass Discount Tobacco in Williamstown. She was a graduate of Grant County High School; she was a member of Mt. Olivet Christian Church and most recently, when health would allow her, she attended Antioch Church of Christ.

In addition to her husband, Tony Lane Ashcraft, she is survived by one daughter: Cassie (Mike) Messer of Dry Ridge, one sister: Gladys Howell of Crittenden and five grandchildren: Cole, Carly, Gage, Brady and Callie, all of whom lovingly called her "Memaw".  She was preceded in death by a daughter: Kimberly Ashcraft and a sister: Helen Roland and her husband, Jerry.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 28, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.at Eckler-McDaniel Funeral Home – Dry Ridge.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 with Brother Devin Hurley officiating.  Burial will follow in New Vine Run Cemetery in Dry Ridge.

It was Pam’s request that everyone wear something pink at her funeral in support of her fight for breast cancer.  Also, as an advocate for her granddaughter, Callie, she requested that donations could also be made to  Williams Syndrome Association (WSA) to make a difference in the lives of families affected by Williams Syndrome.

Serving as Pallbearers: Josh Shipp, Andrew Hurley, Aaron Hurley, Jordan Jump, Ryan Stevens, Austin Howell, Dustin Howell, Justin Howell, Kyle Lynn and Derrick Lynn

Memorial contributions may be made in Pamela’s memory to Williams Syndrome Association, 560 Kirts Blvd, Suite 116, Troy, MI, 48084 or Chicks and Chucks, Inc., P.O. Box 76166, Highland Heights, KY  41076-0166