Ashley Dawn Magnus, 45, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, left this life on May 13, 2026, to be with her Heavenly Father and loving family members. Viewing will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, May 17, 2026, and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday, May 18, 2026, both at Trout Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, May 18, 2026, at First Baptist Church. Those unable to attend the Funeral Ceremony, may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.troutfuneralhome.com and click on the live-stream or toolbar icon on the top right corner after 1:45 PM. Burial will immediately follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74601.
Ashley was born on February 7, 1981, in Ponca City to Tom and Susan (Hall) Anderson. She completed her early education in the Ponca City School System, graduating in 1999. She later attended the University of Central Oklahoma, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 2003.
During their junior high and high school years, Ashley and Shane both worked for Ashley’s father at the Dixie Dog, where they learned the value of hard work and teamwork. Ashley and Shane shared strong Christian values and were baptized together at Second Baptist Church before their marriage. Ashley’s father officiated the marriage of Ashley to Shane Magnus on August 14, 2004, after they had known each other for several years. Together they built a loving home and shared 22 wonderful years of marriage.
Ashley devoted her life to education and taught in the Ponca City Public School System from 2004 until the present. She deeply loved teaching and enriching the lives of her students, including her own children, Thomas, Wyatt, and Addie. Ashley was honored as Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019.
One of Ashley’s greatest joys was watching her three little ones play sports. She also enjoyed reading, spending time with her children and students, decorating her home, planning parties, and working on creative projects with her hands. Ashley and Shane especially treasured time spent at the family farm in Kansas.
Ashley is survived by her loving husband, Shane Magnus; her children, Thomas, Wyatt, and Addie, all of the home; brothers, Larry Anderson of Ponca City, OK, Jerry (Sally) Anderson of Glenpool, OK, and James (Jessica) Anderson of Ponca City, OK; and many beloved nieces and nephews, including Wesley, Kayla, Zoe, Lily, Miles, and Max. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Susan (Hall) Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ashley Magnus Children’s Education Fund. Checks may be made payable to Shane Magnus and mailed to 2717 Winter Green, Ponca City, OK 74604.