Ashley Therese Perret Harrison's Obituary
Harrison, Ashley Therese Perret, is now an angel with God. Beloved daughter of David and Darlene Harrison, Ashley passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, during the tornado that struck Tuscaloosa, AL; she was 22 years of age. Maternal granddaughter of Marion and Annette Perret. Paternal granddaughter of Paul and Kathleen Harrison. Niece of Marion Perret II (Susan), Tim Perret (Lisa) Chris Perret (Wendy), Charlene Perret, Don Harrison (Segario), Brenda Emery (Dale) and other family members. Godmother of Kahle and Audrey Perret. Loving girlfriend of Carson Tinker. Ashley has touched the lives of many and will forever be remembered for her love of life, her beautiful smile, her compassion and her strength. She will be missed by all who knew her. Ashley was born and raised in Dallas. She graduated from Christ the King Elementary School and Ursuline Academy of Dallas before becoming a Crimson Tide student at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Ashley was a senior at UA pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and was accepted into the United Bank of Switzerland’s (UBS) internship program in Washington, D.C., for the summer of 2011. A vivacious and loving young woman, Ashley was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, and an employee of the law firm of Phelps, Jenkins, Gibson & Fowler, L.L.P. in Tuscaloosa. Her dream was to earn a law degree. Relatives and friends are invited to join in a Celebration of Ashley’s Life to be held in Dallas. On Wednesday, May 4, 2011, a gathering of family and friends will be held at Restland Funeral Home, 9220 Restland Road in Dallas from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. On Thursday, May 5, 2011, a memorial service will take place at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8017 Preston Road in Dallas. Family greeting begins at 10:15 AM with Mass to follow at 11:00 AM, Christ the King Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be sent to the Ashley Harrison Memorial Scholarship at Ursuline Academy of Dallas, 4900 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229 and/or the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation. On the check in the memo area please state “The Ashley Harrison Memorial Scholarship” Tuscaloosa Chapter, attention Dr. David Ross, The University of Alabama, Delta Sigma Pi, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Ashley’s parents encourage family and friends to share their favorite memories of Ashley with them. Loved ones are welcome to either bring a written memory to one of the services or to sign and view the Family Guestbook at www.RestlandFuneralHome.com.
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