Christina M. Ashley , age 62, of 719 1/2 N. 6th, died May 5, 2012, at 3:00 PM in Blessing Hospital.
Christina was born December 17, 1949 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene and Mabel Taylor Powell.
Christina enjoyed gardening and growing flowers, embroidery and sewing. She was a wonderful cook who inspired her son to become a chef. Christina cared most deeply for her family.
Survivors include: a son, J. D. Rossmiller of Quincy; a daughter, Kimberlee Adams of Shelbyville, IL; five grandchildren, Landon, Kolbee, Jozlynn, Mackinzee & Kaitlynn; her mother, Mabel Powell of Quincy; and a brother, Dick (Valerie) Powell of Arizona.
Christina was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Powell.
Services: 2:00 pm graveside, Friday, May 11, 2012 at Greenmount Cemetery.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy.
Visitation: 1-1:45 pm, Friday May 11, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: American Cancer Society
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
Jessica Powell-Moore wrote on May 8, 2012:
"I am happy that you are no longer suffering, sad that I didn't get the chance to see you again in person before you left. I love you! Prayers to to Kim and David for healing and that the loss of your mom will heal quickly and that you will beable to think of all the wonderful mamories and good times you shared together. Much love to you both."
Richard & Valerie Powell & Family wrote on May 8, 2012:
"Sweet peace, release, home at last...all pain and suffering, finally past.. No longer can the tears and fears she'd hide...cross the gulf of joy, she now resides. May we in eternity, this circle that's broken...be reunited one day in spirits awoken..To soon through time, this life does pass...may we live our today's ...like tomorrows last..!
Memories are all we take out of this life. The good and bad. I choose to remember the good we had, and forget the rest. Seems we were kids just yesterday. Time, duty and distance, for the most part seemed to keep us apart. One day we'll look back and see how insignificant most of this really was. Seems we missed each other a lot in life ...we'll catch up in eternity. with loving memory's to TINA...my sister.. Love you / Dick"
Patricia Goodwin Rowsey wrote on May 7, 2012:
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tina's family and friends. We will always remember the good times growing up together on south 18th st. . We all were best friends and we will treasure the memories that we had with you .Love you Tina"