Ashley Kristin Muck
March 28, 1970 ~ June 13, 2013
Born in:
San Francisco, CA
Resided in:
Flowery Branch, GA
Ashley Kristin Collins Muck, age 43, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013, after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe; son, Joseph; parents, Carl and Jana Collins; parents-in-law, Joseph H. and Barbara Muck; brother, Brennan Collins and wife Lila; Grandmother, Gerry Robertson; brothers-in-law, Tom Muck and wife, Laura, and Dusty Muck and wife, Alie; and beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ashley was born on March 28, 1970, in San Francisco, Ca. At age 4, she and her family moved to Lawrenceville, Ga. She graduated from Central Gwinnett H.S., and then received a B.S. in Math Education and a Masters of Education from the University of Ga. She was certified to teach AP Calculus, teaching at Sandy Creek H.S. and then Dacula H.S. for 7 years, and was a "Star Teacher" in 2011. She loved her subject and her students, doing her best to prepare them for their AP exams. After being diagnosed with colon cancer in January, 2012, and receiving 27 rounds of chemo she continued to teach until the last month of this school year. She has taught her students more than Math, as an example of dedication and as a demonstration of enthusiasm for life in the face of adversity. She and her family have been grateful for the support she received from fellow teachers, friends and students during this time.
Ashley loved her family, her friends, her dogs, teaching, Christmas and the beach. Her warm smile and personality could light up any room. She will always be deeply missed and loved by those privileged to share her life.
Funeral arrangements are by Wages and Sons Funeral Home at 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, Ga., where visitation with the family will be on Saturday, June 15, from 6 pm-8 pm. A funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville at 395 Crogan St, Lawrenceville, Ga. On Sunday, June 16, at 2 pm. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.
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Dear Jana and Carl,
May God bless you and your family at this difficult time. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred and Dottie Ekery
Praying for all of Ashley’s family and dear friends. So very saddened by this news. My heart aches for Joe and Joseph. I loved teaching with Ashley – she was a little ball of fire and so dedicated – and we used to have a lot of fun teasing her too!! She made such a positive difference in the lives of so many. Very Fondly – Kathy
My heart breaks for all of you. She was someone I looked up to during high school at Central.
So sorry for your families loss. I knew Ashley in highschool and played tennis with her. She was always so kind and sweet. I pray that God can give you all peace and strength at the very difficult time.
So sorry for your families loss. I knew Ashley in highschool and played tennis with her. She was always so kind and sweet. I pray that God can give you all peace and strength at the very difficult time.
My prayers are with you. Let the precious memories of Ashley comfort you.
Love you,
Clare
Prayers to the Muck and Collins families. Ashley was a true diamond
Ashley has always been a shining light to all of her family, friends and students. May God Bless and Keep her as her light now will be shining over all of us from heaven. She will be missed in all of our hearts.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Ashley was such a sweet and special person and I’m so thankful I had her as a friend in school and at church. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
Joe & Joseph, Ashley was a dear woman, that I will always consider a sister-n-law and wonderful aunt. We communicated often and my prayers have been with you all. God has received such an angel and Ashley is watching over you now. May God bless you both and you will always have a special place in our hearts.
My deepest sympathy to Mr.Joe Muck ,their beautiful son Joseph,and Jana and Carl Collins, Iam praying for all of you at this most sad time.
We are vary sorry to hear of your loss. Ruth Vann is Carl Bay High classmate.you will all be in our prayers
We are so saddened to have lost such a wonderful woman that would light up any room with her bubbly personality. Our prayers are with all of you.
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Blake & Kim Bowers
We couldn’t have asked for a sweeter neighbor than Ashley. She will be missed by all of us. You and Joseph are in our thoughts and prayers and whatever you need Joe, you know we are here for you and Joseph. God Bless.
Coach Muck, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a phenomenal wife, mother, and teacher. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Coach Muck, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Coach Muck,
I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Amanda Fuld
Joe
It is with great grief for you, your son Joseph and all of your family that I tell you how very sorry I am to hear of Ashley’s death. You and Ashley were such a sweet couple so many years ago when you were at McIntosh and how perfect you were for each other. I send you wishes for finding peace in your heart and soul while loving your most precious gift, Joseph by your side.
Bless you
Betty Franke
Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of your great loss.
Cass and Garry Adams
Our deepest sympathies to Ashley’s family … though we new her briefly she was a ray of light in a sometimes dark world. Blessings to all of you.
I was a student of Mrs. Muck’s at Sandy Creek High School for a few years, having been in her regular and AP classes. I was also lucky to play on the women’s tennis team she coached. Mrs. Muck was one of my very favorite teachers. She had such a happy spirit and obvious love of life. I am so very saddened by the news of her illness and death. Heaven is lucky to have received a beautiful angel. Joe and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Coach Muck,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your wife’s passing…..I was fortunate and thankful that I was able to meet her some 10-12 years ago. You and Joe our in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Nick Swanson
Coach Muck,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your wife’s passing…..I was fortunate and thankful that I was able to meet her some 10-12 years ago. You and Joe our in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Nick Swanson
I will always remember Mrs. Muck as the cute little lady that had brown curls down her back, multiple jumpsuits and the voice that was sweet and country.I think she had just graduated from college when she started teaching at Sandy Creek. She always had a way of making you feel better about yourself even though you had no idea what you were doing. Math was a hard subject for me and she was always so patient and kind. Her packed funeral was a strong indication that she made an impact on many. She will never be forgotten and I am praying for her family and friends. She will always be a Sandy Creek Patriot forever!
I had the privilege of having Mrs. Muck as my math teacher during my senior year. She was a great teacher and a great woman filled with positive thoughts. She will truly be missed. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Tyler Hardy DHS Class of 2013
The services today for Ashley were wonderful. Lets celebrate her life because she surely lived and touched so many. We will always be here for you and love you.
Dear Coach Muck,
I found out about your wife’s passing this morning. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember how fondly you spoke of Mrs. Muck when I was in your class at McIntosh. You, your son, and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ms Muck was absolutely one of my 3 favorite teachers. Period. I had her for 2 years at Sandy Creek – both for pre-calc and calculus. We loved to mess with her Justin Trisler, Nate McDade, Josh Pell and I with the Sailor Joe T-shirts! but it was all done in a loving way. And a bunch of us made 5s on the AP Calc test b/c she was such a great teacher!
Ms. Muck was one of only 3 teachers that I invited to my graduation party, and one of only 2 teachers that I’ve emailed 10+ years afterwards, just to say thank you. Ms. Muck, you were loved and I cried upon hearing about your passing. Blessings on those left behind. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Daniel
Joe this Bunky Colvin at McIntosh. I just wanted you to know you are in my prayers. May God give you peace and strength at the time of loss. I can not properly put into words how sorry I am at your loss. Just know you are still loved by the McIntosh family and we hope you feel that love at this time of loss.
Dear Joe,
I’m sorry for your loss. Even though I am 15 years removed from Sandy Creek, I still have vivid and warm memories of your wife. She made learning fun and instilled confidence in her students. She really did brighten up a room. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers,
Brian
SCHS class of 1998
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers go out to the Muck and Collins Family. I will always remember Ashley as a bright light in a dark room.
Dearest Joe and Joseph,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Ashley was a wonderful lady. Kind, caring and smart. A great teacher at SCHS and tennis coach for Leane’. You are in our thoughts and prayers Joe. Fondest love, Andre’, Amor, Leane’ and Johan Kok.
My sincere condolences to your family at this time of loss. There are a few things in life that hurt as badly as the loss of a loved one. But, it is at these times that we turn to the scriptures for comfort. Job asked: “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? . . . You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.”—Job 14:13-15. Job knew that God could & would resurrect him in due time. Likewise, with Ms. Muck. God will call and she will answer! Thanks.