Drew Ashley, age 64, of Clinton, died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.

Drew was born January 1, 1954 to Herbert M. and Joy L. ‘Drury’ Ashley of Kansas City, MO. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. In 1976, Drew began her teaching career in Clinton. While teaching, she continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg. Drew taught in the Clinton school system until she retired. Besides her involvement in the Clinton United Methodist Church, Drew enjoyed singing in the Kansas City Women’s Chorus, reading and spending time with friends and family..

Survivors include her father, Herbert M. Ashley (Lee Ann) of Paducah, KY; a sister, Crystal Hoopes (David) of Lenexa, KS; a nephew and niece, James and Mary Hoopes; the extended Hoopes family; the Kansas City Women’s Chorus family; and her Clinton family.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Joy L. Ashley; a niece, Allison Hoopes; and two dear friends, Joyce Rife and Jim Stillwell.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Clinton United Methodist Church. A private inurnment at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, will follow, at a later date.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to either the Kansas City Women's Chorus or the Literacy Council of Clinton. These contributions may be left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.

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