Ashley Elaine Westhues

ASHLEY ELAINE WESTHUES

Ashley Elaine Westhues, 42, Centralia, MO passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. She was born April 24, 1984, in Merriam, KS, the daughter of Richard and Lynne Beasley. On December 18, 2013, she was united in marriage to Mitchell Westhues.

In addition to her husband Mitch of 12 years, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one daughter Morgan Westhues; her parents Richard and Lynne Beasley of Warsaw, MO; one brother Luke Beasley of Warsaw, MO; one sister Karina Lynne Beasley of Everett, WA; her beloved niece Cheyenne, who held an especially treasured place in her heart and was loved as a daughter; her cherished nieces Tristana and Trinity all of whom she loved dearly; other relatives and many dear friends.

Ashley first worked as a dental hygienist for Greg Schwartz and later for the Smile Design Center for Dr. Rachel Hardin. Ashley loved horseback riding, all animals, fishing, thrifting, the Kansas City Chiefs, and her dogs. She was an avid collector of all kinds of seeds for her garden. She enjoyed spending time with her horses, dogs, friends and family, especially her daughter.

A celebration of life will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Centralia Fire Department or to the donor’s choice, c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be made to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net