02/26/2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of the last of the women founders of The Pregnancy Center, Eileen Ashpole.
Eileen provided wisdom, love, and thoughtful leadership as a board member and mentor for The Pregnancy Center for many years. We are so grateful for her faithful service and wise leadership. Please join us as we offer our love, condolences, and prayers to her family and friends who loved her deeply.
Pictured here from left to right are Marilyn Bright, Dee Strock, and Eileen Ashpole. These three women and their husbands converted what had been a support program of a local church into the 501c3 nonprofit that is now The Pregnancy Center and provided the initial years of governance and leadership. Thank you ladies for showing us what passion and calling looks like!
Marilyn Bright (Dick Bright), 1938 - 2021 Founding Board Member & Director
Dee Strock (Bill Strock), 1947 - 2022 Founding Board Member Eileen Ashpole (Chuck Ashpole), 1935-2025 Founding Board Member (and longest serving board member)