
WILMINGTON — Ashley Blake Swart LaBau, 45, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.
Ashley was born Feb. 7, 1975. She attended John T. Hoggard High School and East Carolina University, where she met her husband, Tim, to whom she was married for 22 years. They raised one daughter, Finley LaBau.
Ashely worked as a paralegal at Clyburn Family Law for 15 years. She was well respected in the law community. Ashley was a gifted writer with an infectious sense of humor. She loved the beach and enjoyed time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Tim; daughter, Finn; parents, Jim and Deborah Swart; brother, Jamie Swart, and his wife, Allison; sister, Lauren Swart; Tim’s parents, Clay and Candy LaBau; sister-in-law, Christy LaBau Lancaster; niece, Aubrey Swart; and nephews, Wade Swart, Miller Lancaster and Sam Lancaster.
Ashley was remembered Sunday, Dec. 6, at an intimate ceremony celebrating her gift of life as an organ donor.
Share online condolences with the family at Coastal Cremations.

