• Ayer: (978) 772-2355
  • Fitchburg: (978) 343-4407
  • Townsend: (978) 597-2692
Call Us
Ayer: (978) 772-2355
Fitchburg: (978) 343-4407
Townsend: (978) 597-2692
Anderson Funeral Homes
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Plan Ahead
  • Resources
  • Grief & Healing
  • Contact Us
    • Home
    • Obituaries
    • Flowers & Gifts
    • About Us
    • Services
    • Plan Ahead
    • Resources
    • Grief & Healing
    • Contact Us
    Call Us
    Ayer: (978) 772-2355
    Fitchburg: (978) 343-4407
    Townsend: (978) 597-2692
    Our Tributes

    Tributes

    Philistine B. (Weeks) Ashley
    Change Photo
    Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
    Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

    Philistine B. (Weeks) Ashley

    May 26, 1934 - December 15, 2021

    SHIRLEY: Philistine (Weeks) Ashley, 87, a longtime Shirley resident, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, after a full and well-lived life. She died peacefully at Sunrise of Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland. Philistine was born in Fairhope, Alabama, on May 26, 1934, to the late Samuel Baudin and Eva (Horn) Weeks and resided in Shirley for 41 years before moving to Maryland in 2018. Philistine was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Ashley, Jr., her brothers, Samuel Weeks, Jr, and Daniel Weeks, Son Gregory Weeks-Ashley, and Granddaughter Sakeena Ashley-Miller. Philistine is survived by her son, David Ashley (Melissa) of Texas; three daughters, Audrey Ashley-Nance (Michael), Phyllis Thomas (Charles), and Rhonda Ashley-Rogers (Michael), all of Maryland, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. For over 20 years, Mrs. Ashley worked as a data transcriber at the former Fort Devens, retiring in 2003. Philistine was a devoted wife and mother who was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. She will be missed for her loving sweetness and wonderful cooking. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road (Rte 2A) Ayer. Spring burial will be in Center Cemetery Shirley, The Ashley family will receive family and friends at a visitation period on December 29 from 10 AM until the time of the service. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com. A Recording of Philistine's Service will be available to view in the afternoon on Wednesday at the following link: https://my.gather.app/remember/philistine-b-weeks-ashley

    Login
    • What would you like to do?
    • My Account
    • Logout

    SHIRLEY: Philistine (Weeks) Ashley, 87, a longtime Shirley resident, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, after a full and well-lived life. She died peacefully at Sunrise of Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland. Philistine was born in Fairhope,... View Obituary & Service Information

    Print

    The family of Philistine B. (Weeks) Ashley created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

    Obituary & Service

    SHIRLEY: Philistine (Weeks) Ashley, 87, a longtime Shirley resident,...

    View More

    Share a Memory Below

    A comforting word from you means a lot.

    Share a Memory

    Flowers & Gifts

    Send flowers to the Ashley family.

    Send Flowers
    • Tribute Wall
    • Photos & Videos
    • Obituary & Service
    • + More Information
      • Obituary & Service
      • Family Tree
      • Family Map
      • Family Dates
      • Subscribe to Updates
      • Approvals
      • Following
      • Configuration
      • Administrators
    • Homepage
    • Funerals & Obituaries
    • Flowers & Gifts
    • About Us
    • Services
    • Plan Ahead
    • Resources
    • Grief & Healing
    • Contact Us

    © 2022 Anderson Funeral Homes. All Rights Reserved.

    Made with love by funeralOne