Ashley Chere Wise, 29, of Ann Arbor and Charlevoix died on November 14, 2017. She is the daughter of James F. Wise and Randy Thornton Baumgardner. She was born on January 28, 1988 in Charlevoix. Ashley, attended Ellsworth Elementary and Charlevoix High School. She received her diploma from the American schools of Chicago and went on to receive her Legal Aid Certificate.

Ashley is survived by her parents James (Heather) Wise of Charlevoix and Randy (Henry) Baumgartner of Boyne Falls, four brothers, Cody, Christopher, Samuel, Lance and her sister Hannah. Her paternal grandmother Maryann S. Wise of Charlevoix and maternal grandmother Lois Dell of Petoskey. Ashley leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins and the light of her life, her daughter Nevaeh J. Wise.

Ashley loved art and music. She was a part of the performing arts program while at Charlevoix High School and performed with the North-West Chorale at Crooked Tree Arts. She was a talented artist and could teach herself almost anything she wanted to draw or craft. Her dream was to open her own craft store.

Ashley will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. Ashley left her greatest gift to this world, her daughter Nevaeh who is the sun that rises after every dark night.

If you would like to make Donations in Ashley’s honor, please do, to the D.A.R.E. program in Antrim County. D.A.R.E. 203 E. Cayuga Street Bellaire MI 49615.

The celebration of Ashley’s life will be on Sunday November 19th, at the Family of Faith Ministries Church 202 E. Upright Street in Charlevoix Michigan. The family will receive visitors at 3 p.m. and her life celebrated at 4 p.m.

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