EVANSVILLE / STOUGHTON - Ashley Anne Thornton, age 31, of Evansville, and her unborn daughter, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 3, 2023. This spirited young lady was born on Feb. 17, 1992, to Randy and Susan (Taylor) Thornton and was dearly loved from that moment forward. She had a special bond from the beginning with her maternal grandmother who was there for her delivery.

Ashley graduated from Stoughton High School in 2010. She continued her education at Elite Nail School, eventually becoming an instructor there before opening Victory Nail Academy in 2021. If you were lucky enough to know Ashley, you know she had a passion for teaching and fashion. She opened Sculpted Nails by Ash in Oregon in 2016, Pink Cactus Trading Post in 2021 and was passionate about her leather creations, A.T. Leather Craft. Ashley was an accomplished individual who won several international awards for her nail designs.

Outside of her businesses, Ashley’s family was her entire world. In 2017, she became a mom to Randy who she adored and was her precious little man. Together with her loves, Dan and Randy, they made their home in Evansville filled with dogs and chickens. If you knew Ashley, you knew she loved her animals! She and Dan were over the moon to meet their new baby girl, due in August.

Ashley is survived by her son, Randy Arneson; partner in life, Daniel Arneson; mother, Susan Thornton Horn; brother, Michael Thornton; step-father, William Horn; grandmother, Eddie Seamonson; step-daughters, Hailey and Aubrey Arneson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and step-siblings. She was preceded in death by her father, Randy Thornton; and step-grandfather, Darrell Seamonson.

A private funeral service will be held. Burial will follow at Lutheran South Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family c/o Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, WI 53589.

The family wishes to thank the Oregon Police Department, Oregon EMS and St. Mary’s Hospital for all their efforts to save our sweet Ashley. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

“Ashley, I could not be more proud of you. You were a precious blessing to our family. I thank you for gifting us your son, Randy, who I will continue to cherish. I will miss and love you forever, my sweet Ashley Anne.” ~Mom

“Babe, from the first time I saw you, I knew you were the one. I will never forget you, and will make sure our son knows just how incredible you were as a mommy, and how much you loved him. Till we meet again beautiful. I love you the MOSTER-EST. FOREVER.” ~ Dan

Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care

1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590

Ashley Anne Thornton

February 17, 1992 - March 03, 2023

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