Ashley Rae Dworkin, 33, of Soddy Daisy, TN, died Wednesday October 22, 2014 at her home.
She was born January 7, 1981 in Paducah, KY; and was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Stephen Dodson; her grandfather, Jesse P. Dodson; and grandparents, J.W. and Vivian Stapp.
Ashley was a long time resident of Dayton and lived the last three years in Soddy Daisy. She was a graduate of Rhea County High School. She was a devoted mother, wife and daughter who took pride in caring for her family and home. She touched countless lives throughout her nursing career at Siskin Hospital of Rehabilitation. Ashley was employed at Siskin for over ten years leaving behind many cherished coworkers. Ashley had a bright, infectious smile that could light up any room. She had a compassionate and giving heart always putting others before herself. Ashley will be remembered for her loving spirit and charismatic personality. Ashley celebrated life, loved beyond measure and she will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret (Stapp) Dodson of Dayton; her husband, Matthew Dworkin; her two sons, Levan Dworkin and Mannix Dworkin, all of Soddy Daisy; her grandmother, Jean Dodson of Kingston; aunts and uncles, Dana and Ray Matlock of Oak Ridge, Danny and Mary Malone of Collierville, Chester and Mavis Pack of Knoxville, Marsha Harvey of Archdale, NC and Pam Coley of Chattanooga; cousins, Mason Matlock, Cyndi Harrington, Melanie Allgyer, Melinda Harvey, Melissa Harvey, Kendra Harvey and Amber Smith; mother and father-in-law, Allen and Darla Dworkin of Chattanooga; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Gore and Autumn Dworkin of Chattanooga; nephews, Zach Gore and Preston Dworkin; nieces, Katie Shelly, Aniston Webb, Lydia Webb and Olivia Webb; her beloved cat, Chaplin; and a host of friends.
Funeral services for Ashley will be held Sunday, October 26 at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John White officiating.
The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends before the service.