Ashley Dawn Akin

November 22, 1980 - March 4, 2021

Ashley Dawn Akin, 40, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2021 at her home in Longview, TX. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Rosewood Park in Longview TX at 12:00 pm. Ashely was born on November 22, 1980 in Longview, TX. to Bruce and Vicki Akin. She was raised in the Longview area, but lived most of her adult life in the Dallas, TX. area. During that time Ashley attended Brookhaven College where she received her degree in Science. She had a successful career in the apartment industry at multiple apartment complexes. Her greatest achievement in her career was when she became the Leasing Manager at a large apartment complex in Addison, TX.; but Ashley’s heart was in rescuing animals. Her favorite rescue was Emmitt Earl, who was with her until her last breath. Those left to cherish her memory are her father, Bruce Akin; one brother, Zane Taylor; Aunt Terri, Aunt Melanie and Uncle Glenn and several nieces nephews and other family members as well as a multitude of friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vicki Akin; grandparents Sam and Mary Akin, Wand Ward and Inez Thompson. Ashley’s family would like to express their love and appreciation to Heart to Heart Hospice and to all the caregivers for their kindness and care to our precious Ashley.