Ashleigh Paige Simmons Kannalath, age 33, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Canon Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Ashleigh was the beloved wife of Swathin Kannalath.
Father’s Day 1984, Ashleigh was a gift to her parents, Ralph and Pat Simmons, born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on June 17. Ashleigh was proud to serve as an instructor for MGCCC at the MS WIN Job Center.
Besides her husband, Swathin, Ashleigh leaves her precious baby Isla Rose, 11 months old of Ocean Springs, MS. In addition to Ashleigh’s parents, husband, and daughter, Ashleigh also leaves behind her in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Parameswaran and Prema Kannalath; her sister, Candice Poulos (Johnny); her brother, Kirk Simmons (Angie); her brother-in-law, Ashwin Kannalath; her nephews, Hunter, Brady and Ryan Simmons, Jeffrey Graham, Jason and Justin Poulos; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many cherished friends.
Ashleigh brightened the room with her beauty and compassion. She loved spending time with her newborn daughter Isla. In addition, Ashleigh loved to travel with her husband, including relaxing trips to the beach, as well as, spend quality time with her lifelong and newfound friends. She was passionate about celebrating the beauty of life and giving to others to make their day special.
Visitation among family and friends will be held at Michael Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport, MS, on Thursday, February 8, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A service to celebrate Ashleigh’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Finley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. - Proverbs 31:25
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