Ashley Carroll Brought Home After Sixteen Years Missing, Services Set in Albany
For sixteen years, the questions lingered in Albany, New York. Born in Albany on April 16, 1986, Ashley Carroll vanished on May 6, 2010. According to details published by Meyers Funeral Home, Ltd., her remains were found on October 20, 2026. She is remembered by her family as “Forever 24.”
The discovery brings a long-awaited, poignant conclusion to a missing persons case that spanned more than a decade and a half. While the years cannot be recovered, her family stated that Ashley was never forgotten and never stopped being loved.
Remembering Her Presence and Family
Ashley was known for a bright smile that could light up any room. Outspoken and full of personality, she left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She attended Albany High School and touched many lives as a daughter, mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend.
Above all, she was a mother to her beloved daughter, Arioniah Farrow, and a loving wife to her husband, Jamal “Sammy” Ahmed. Her family includes her loving parents, Margaret Carroll and Vincent Berghela II; her sisters, Briana Mitchell, Caitlyn Mitchell, Aaliyah Carroll, Angelina, and Teresa; and her brothers, Anthony Berghela and Vincent Berghela III. She is also remembered by her many nieces and nephews—including Jayana, Kali, Kobe, Lyanna, and baby Rhea—alongside many aunts and uncles, and her lifelong best friend, Jennifer Rodriguez. She was predeceased by her grandmother Maria P Carroll and her uncle John “Johnny G ” Gilleran.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Ashley’s life and lay her to rest on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, located at 391 Delaware Avenue in Albany, NY 12209. Holy Mass will follow the visitation.
Following the Mass, a reception will be held at the Sheehy-Palmer Post 677, located at 525 Delaware Avenue in Albany, NY 12208. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Ashley Carroll’s memory to an organization dedicated to supporting victims of violent crime and their families.
