Ashley Vrolyk, 29, of Sacramento, California, formerly of Nederland, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was born July 26, 1982, in Nederland, to Laura Lee Kipper and Scot Russell Vrolyk.  Ashley enjoyed photography and had an extensive movie and music collection.  Being a mother was the greatest joy in her life. She was a selfless person who found joy in helping others and she looked forward to making that her lifelong vocation.  Ashley had a special place in her heart for any living being in need and was especially fond of cats in need of rescue.  She was a loving and caring mother, sister, daughter and granddaughter.

Ashley is survived by her beloved son, André III; significant other and baby Andrés father, André Sorba II, both of Sacramento, California; father,  Scot Vrolyk of Washougal, Washington; mother, Laura LeBlanc and her stepfather, T.J. of Groves, Texas; sister, Whitney Vrolyk of San Diego, California; grandparents, Roy and Joy Vrolyk of Nederland, Texas, Adele Vokolek of Deerfield Beach, Florida and Allen Kipper and his wife, Terry of Kansas City, Missouri; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of additional relatives and friends.  Last but certainly not least, she is survived by her beloved cats, Dolcé and Kanye Vrolyk.

A gathering of Miss Vrolyk’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 Noon, with her funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2012, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas. Her committal will follow at Broussard’s Crematorium, 5150 Stivers Drive, Beaumont, Texas.