Ashley Sarah Hoffstadt Taylor

Ashley Hoffstadt Taylor, born on September 20, 1988, was a force like none other. She was bright, outgoing, never met a stranger, and loved a good glass of champagne. As the youngest of five, she learned early on how to assert herself and make her opinion known. All that knew her, enjoyed her bubbly personality, and being in her presence. Ashley was a true Virgo that emulated her constellation: appearing brightly in the evening sky.

Ashley grew up in Mandeville, Louisiana, and graduated from St. Scholastica Academy. She married Michael and together they raised their four precious children in Covington. Ashley had the job of her dreams: to stay home and be with her children. She taught them to appreciate her values of family, fun, dancing, and capturing the moment.

Surrounded by her loving family Ashley, entered into eternal life on September 25, 2023. True to her personality, she fought with the same grace and strength that she was so well known for. Ashley could accomplish things most people couldn’t and this was no exception. She was able to fight against all odds, facing each battle like she lived her life, confidently and courageously. Everyone who knew and loved Ashley will miss her radiant smile which she shared until the very end.

Ashley is survived by her husband, John Michael Taylor, Jr.; the loves of her life, daughters: Charlotte Rose (8), Collins Grace (5); and twin sons: Johnny Hoffstadt and Beau Michael (3); her loving mother, Peggy Powers Hoffstadt Mitchell and stepfather Lynn Mitchell; her siblings whom she was extremely close, Jennifer Wood (Jeff), Shawn Hoffstadt (Sally), Katie Northey (Sean), Ellie Maddox (Trey); her numerous nieces and nephews, whom she adored; many cousins and a large extended family; her wonderful in-laws, Michael and Mary Taylor; stepmother, Diana Rowland Hoffstadt; half sister, Anna Hoffstadt and her tribe of amazing friends.

Ashley is preceded in death by her father, Jack Hoffstadt; grandparents, Marie Burg Powers, Paul Powers, and Earl Messmer.

The family would not have survived without our amazing community who have supported us with prayers, fundraisers, blood drives, and meals. A special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and staff who treated Ashley with the utmost compassion.

As we commemorate our gorgeous girl, come dressed in your favorite shade of pink on Friday, October 6, 2023. Services will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Avenue, Covington, Louisiana 70433. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 P.M. Interment will follow at at St. Lazarus of Bethany adjacent to Grace Funeral Home. Immediately following the ceremony please join us at Covington Country Club while we toast our beautiful Ashley and the wonderful life she lived.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Taylor Children’s education fund via Venmo, @taylorchildren.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gracenorthshore.com for the Taylor family.