Sgt. Ashley Annalisa Munoz
Ashley Annalisa Munoz (née Metzler), age 35, passed away tragically on May 15, 2026, as the result of a car accident, leaving behind a family, community, and countless friends who loved her deeply.
Ashley was born on September 1, 1990, to Alan and Christina Metzler. She grew up in Stoughton, Wisconsin, where her bright smile, caring heart, and strong spirit became known to all who loved her. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 2008 before continuing her studies in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
In 2015, Ashley moved to Greenville, South Carolina, a decision that would forever shape the life she built and the lives she touched. It was there she met the love of her life, Diana. Together they created a beautiful family filled with laughter, devotion, and unconditional love. They were married on October 11, 2018, and together raised their children, Landon and Mia, who were the absolute center of Ashley’s world.
Ashley dedicated her life to helping others. She and Diana both served as officers with the Greenville Police Department, where Ashley served honorably for 11 years. In 2023, she was promoted to Sergeant and supervised the department’s Criminal Investigations Units, including Property Crimes, Financial Crimes, and Family Crimes. She wore the badge with pride, integrity, and compassion, earning the respect and admiration of fellow officers and the community she served.
But Ashley was so much more than her title.
As a School Resource Officer at League Academy, Ashley became a trusted mentor, protector, and friend to students who needed someone to believe in them. She had a remarkable way of making people feel safe, seen, and valued. Her kindness was genuine and effortless. She brought calm to difficult moments and hope to those struggling.
League Academy shared in a tribute that Ashley went far beyond the traditional role of a school resource officer. One example was her creation of custom fidget boards for students with disabilities — combining her woodworking talent with her deep love for children. The boards helped students remain calm, focused, and successful in the classroom, but more importantly, they reflected who Ashley truly was: someone who quietly looked for ways to make life better for others.
Ashley had a servant’s heart in every part of her life. She loved fiercely, laughed wholeheartedly, and gave endlessly of herself to the people around her. Whether it was family gatherings back in Wisconsin, serving her community in South Carolina, cheering on her children, or simply making someone feel cared for during a difficult day, Ashley left an impression that will never fade.
To know Ashley was to know warmth, loyalty, humor, and love.
Above all else, Ashley was devoted to her family. She is survived by her wife, Diana; their beloved children, Landon and Mia; her mother, Christina (Jay) Roderick; grandmother, Gerda Niehus; sister, Lauren (Chris) Metzler; step-sister, Tessa Berry; step-brother, Gabe Roderick; aunts and uncles, Jeff (Jane) Metzler, Susan (Terry) Hove, Lisa Miller, Marc (Katy) Niehus, Steven (Amy Elder) Metzler, and Julie (Dean) Stenjem. She is also survived by many loving cousins, friends, fellow officers, and community members whose lives are forever better because Ashley was part of them.
Ashley was preceded in death by her father, Alan Metzler; stepmother, Cinnamon Metzler; grandparents, Roland Metzler, Betty Metzler, and Robert Niehus; and uncle, Douglas Metzler.
The heartbreak of losing Ashley is impossible to put into words. Her life was far too short, but the love she gave and the difference she made will live on forever through her children, her family, her fellow officers, her students, and every person fortunate enough to have known her.
She will be deeply missed, endlessly loved, and never forgotten.
Service arrangements will be announced once finalized.
