Elizabeth Ashley Howard

Elizabeth Ashley burst into this life on June 18, 1985, filled with joy, energy, and creativity. As the baby of the family, Elizabeth was doted on by her siblings, as she brought a new excitement to our home.

At the age of three, Elizabeth became an aunt and filled the role perfectly!  As more nieces and nephews came along, she spoiled them with their favorite things, time, and unconditional love. Between helping them in artistic endeavors, teaching them to drive in her sports car or going fishing, Elizabeth always left her "little ones" with the biggest smiles and best memories.  Elizabeth was often looked at as the "big sister" to her nieces and nephews.  She was the adult who would spend hours in the pool with the kids playing "otter" or "mermaid", ride bikes, fly kites, offer advice, keep secrets and encourage them to pursue their dreams.

She was up for any challenge her siblings threw her way, whether it was holding a stick above her head for two hours or being the best hider in hide and seek that she would fall asleep before we could find her. When she was younger Elizabeth loved to fish, work on cars with her dad, go target shooting, and participate in 4H. As she got older Elizabeth developed a passion for art.  She excelled at glass blowing, street art and photography, and had her artwork displayed in museums and galleries around the United States.

Elizabeth's two babies were her spunky dog, Katrina, and her Ford Mustang. Katrina was Elizabeth's adventure buddy for 17 years and was likely the most pampered dog on Earth. After working tirelessly during Covid as a nurse and losing a sister to the disease, Elizabeth hung up her scrubs, and pursued a career in the crypto world. She was passionate about making a difference for women in a male dominated world, and pioneered the Space Cabin - a safe place for individuals of all backgrounds to discuss their work and cryptocurrency. She valued her relationships within the Volt Army and considered them family.

In true Texan spirit, everything was bigger and better when Elizabeth was around: the laughs, the energy, and the love. Everybody anxiously awaited the arrival of Elizabeth and her partner Marah to the yearly trip to the Texas Hill Country. They would arrive with their truck filled with bikes, kayaks, games, gifts and food. More importantly their arrival meant countless happy memories would be made and we would be treated to Elizabeth's Texas BBQ dinners.

Elizabeth LOVED to be active and outdoors with her dogs and Marah. She enjoyed hiking, kayaking, soccer, tennis, golf and lifting weights. Elizabeth was so determined to stay healthy she continued these activities after her cancer diagnosis on her 39th birthday on June 18, 2024. Our beautiful Elizabeth was taken from this life by cancer on August 23, 2024, leaving her loved ones heartbroken.

Elizabeth is survived by her partner Marah Bright, parents Lewis & Diana Howard, brothers Lewis (Janie) and Christopher (Krista) and sister Suzanne (Kerry).  She also leaves behind 14 nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her sister April, fur baby Katrina, and best friend Ricky.

Our family would like to thank the nurses and techs at Baylor Scott and White hospitals in Round Rock and Temple for the love and care Elizabeth received. We also want to thank Sterling and Rena from Heart to Heart Hospice. A special thank you to Marah for never leaving Elizabeth's side as she fought tirelessly to get a diagnosis, and served as Elizabeth's caregiver the last weeks of her life. We are truly grateful for each of you.

A viewing will be held August 31, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cook-Walden Funeral Home at 6100 N Lamar Blvd in Austin, Texas. Per Elizabeth's wishes she will be laid to rest next to her sister April Nicole in the Ammon Cemetery in Ammon, Idaho.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Ammon Cemetery.