Ashia L. Shepherd

Ashia Lanette Shepherd was born Wednesday, February 21, 1990 to Rochelle Aikens and Rickey Shepherd in Columbus, Ohio. She was raised by her paternal grandparents, Stella (Alfred) Austin in Warren, OH. Ashia was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 24, 2023. She was 33 years old.

Ashia was passionate in everything she interacted in. Ashia attended Warren G. Harding High School, Warren Ohio. Ashia loved her children, family and friends unconditionally. Ashia attended Greater Apostolic Faith Church in Warren Ohio. In her youth, Ashia attended Greater Apostolic Faith Church, where she was very active in the youth, song & dance ministries.

Ashia was affectionately known as “Fancii”, as she was known to enjoy the finer things of life. Ashia worked as a professional promoter throughout Columbus, OH. Ashia was well known on social media where she organized social and community gatherings. Ashia loved interacting with her Tik Tok followers and bringing smiles to those around her. Ashia spent her free time supporting her friends and loved ones with encouragement and great advocacy. Ashia enjoyed gaming and caring for her fur baby, Sage. Ashia’s boisterous personality will be remembered by those whom loved her.

Ashia was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother; Loretta Jean Aikens (Columbus, OH) and paternal grandfathers; Samuel L. Shepherd and Alfred H. Austin (both of Warren, OH).

Ashia leaves to cherish her memory in love, her children; Ah’Shiya Shepherd, Peris Fallins Jr., and Patience Fallins, mother; Rochelle (Sean) Aikens of Columbus, OH, father; Rickey (Crystal) Shepherd of Columbus, OH, paternal grandmother; Stella Austin of Warren, OH, siblings; Ashley Aikens, Ashton Aikens, Le’Terika McNair, Racquel Shepherd, Trene Ransom, Jazmine Shepherd, Rochon McNair, Shannon Shepherd, Ki-Chona McNair, Keith Williams, all of Columbus, OH, Dashanne Austin of Toledo, OH, Iesha Austin of Youngstown, OH, Shanice Austin of Akron, OH and a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Saturday, June 10, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.