Ashley Kristin Muck

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.