Ashlee Cheree' Baker Simpson

Ashlee Cheree' (Baker) Simpson went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 16, 2020.

She was 27 years old.  A native of Gaston County, Ashlee and her husband of three years made their home in Salisbury, NC where she worked as a Certified Med-Tech at Cadence Assisted Living facility in Mooresville, NC.

She is survived by her husband, Joshua D. Simpson of Salisbury; her mother, Tracey D. Hoyle and close family friend, David Duncan; father, Andrew C. Baker and fiancé Wendy Murphy of Dallas, NC; brother, William A. Baker; sister, Mallory A. Baker and fiancé Dawson Cauder; step brother, Ryan Murphy of Dallas, NC; "Grammy", Wilma R. Hoyle of Bessemer City, Meddie Farmer; uncle, Jack Z. Campbell Jr. and fiancé Bethany Estes; aunts, Stephanie L. Pasour and husband Tony Pasour of Bessemer City, Tammy Elaine Bentley and husband Curtis of Dallas, Sue Gonzalez and husband Loranzo of Inman, SC, and Shirley Watson and husband Jason of Gastonia, NC, Kim Duncan and husband David; cousins, Christopher M. McPherson, Mary Dunzweiler and husband Alex, Emma and Sara Pasour, Stacey Partain, Jesse Miller, Christina Mendoza, Chance Watson, Ryleigh Watson, Abbie and Hannah Estes, Zachary Duncan, Aubrey Duncan Fisk and husband Michael; and canine sissy, Dixie Hope; two sugar glider babies, Fable and Rooka.

Ashlee was preceded in death by grandparents, Joyce and Andrew Baker, and Alma M. Turner and William A. Hoyle; step grandfather, Jack Campbell Sr.; uncles, Stewart W. McPherson and Ricky D. Hoyle.

Ashlee very much enjoyed her work and took great pride in caring for her residents.  She was professional, dedicated and a strong performer in her chosen field.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  A true "Diva", she was an empowered young woman whose confidence made her a natural leader.  Ashlee's charismatic personality, charm and sparkle lit up any room she entered.  Her laughter light as the wings of a butterfly, her outer beauty was enhanced by her beauty from within.  She always knew just what to say to lift the spirits of those in her life and those in her care.

A shooting star, she was taken too soon but all who knew her will forever be warmed by the light she leaves behind.

A funeral service will be held 3:00pm on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Richard Stroup.

The family will receive friends 6-8:00pm Friday, August 21, 2020, at the funeral home.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.