Ashley Bellino Brown

August 18, 1963 - July 25, 2020

Ashley Bellino Brown, age 56, passed away surrounded by her family in her home on July 25, 2020. She was born August 18, 1963 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She attended St. Rita Catholic School and graduated from Holy Savior Menard Central High School in 1981. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Ashley spent 18 years between Buckeye Elementary and Hayden R. Lawrence making lasting friendships and lasting impressions. She completed her Master’s in Educational Leadership and soon became the Assistant Principal at Glenmora Elementary. Ashley retired as a Supervisor of Elementary Education with the Rapides Parish School Board. She soon came out of retirement to join her four grandchildren at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School as a Curriculum Specialist. One thing was for sure, Ashley was a teacher at heart. Outside of the classroom, Ashley spent hours quilting for herself and others, gardening and spending time at her cabin. She had a love for cooking and decorating with little odds and ends that she would pick up along travels and trips. She will be remembered for her warmth, contagious smile, compassion, and genuine kindness. She never left a room without making a lasting impression- especially when that room was the classroom. Ashley had a beautiful 37 year marriage with her husband, Bobby, who cherished her, and she will undoubtedly be remembered for her role as a selfless mother. She was a doting and devoted grandmother to four grandchildren who she unimaginably loved and whom they unthinkably adored. Ashley is survived by her parents, Paul Bellino (Charlotte) and Anita Brewer; husband, Bobby Brown; her two children, Jarred Brown and Morgan Lauve (Lewis); her four grandchildren, Lewis II, Avery, William James, and Georgia Lauve; her siblings Bridget Brossett (Charles), Victor Bellino (Tammy), Naddia Melder (Randy), Daniel Reynolds, Angie Williams (Donnie), Tri Brewer (Kim) and Shawn Brewer. Ashley is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Bernard and Pauline Conzoneri Bellino, her maternal grandparents, Graham and Matilda Praet Smith, her loving step-father, Houston “Pop” Brewer and her sweet cousin, Karyn Smith, who she drew strength from during her trying times with treatment. Family and friends are invited to attend her Celebration of Life on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 5:00-9:00 PM at HIS Church in Pineville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM at HIS Church in Pineville followed by a graveside service at Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Woodworth, LA under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home. Pallbearers carefully chosen by Ashley include Buck Holt, Graham Holt, Nick Lindsey, Clint Smith, Nathan Smith and Zachary Waggener. Honorary Pallbearers include Noah Holt, Cole Salard and Lonnie Salard. Ashley would like to thank MD Anderson for their 13 years of dedication to her health, Dr. Abi-Rached and his staff at Hematology Oncology Life Center for their kind spirit and helpful hands and Compassionate Care Hospice and Ms. Irma for their comfort and guidance to her and her family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.