Ashley Flynn’s family says they are remembering the slain Ohio mother of two for her deep Christian faith and devotion to her daughters after a jury found her husband, former worship leader and “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn, guilty of her murder.

Following Tuesday’s verdict, Ashley’s family released a statement saying the decision brought “justice and accountability,” but could never undo what was taken from them.

“No verdict can bring Ashley back, give the girls back their mother or erase the pain our family has endured,” the family said. “The cruelty of what happened to Ashley and the things we’ve been forced to hear and relive have at times felt unbearable.”

But her loved ones said they refuse to allow the circumstances of Ashley’s death to overshadow the way she lived.

“Ashley’s life will not be defined by the way it ended,” the statement continued. “She’ll be remembered for the way she lived.”

Her family described Ashley as a woman who “loved Jesus with her whole heart,” saying Christianity was not merely something she talked about.

“It was how she lived,” they said. “She loved people well, found joy beyond her circumstances, prayed boldly for her family and wanted her life to point people to Jesus.”

Ashley’s role as a mother was especially important to her, according to the family.

“Most of all, she loved being a mom,” they said. “She prayed over her girls, taught them to love God and showed them what it looked like to live with faith, kindness, joy and grace.”

Jurors deliberated for about two hours before finding Caleb guilty in Ashley’s February killing at the couple’s Ohio home. During the trial, jurors heard testimony from law enforcement, Ashley’s relatives and Caleb’s former mistress. Prosecutors also presented messages they said showed Caleb discussing a desire to kill his wife and “not go to Hell for it.”

Caleb maintained his innocence during the case, and his family continues to stand behind him. His mother, Kim Flynn, told WDTN-TV following the verdict that her son “didn’t do it” and called the prosecution’s evidence “circumstantial junk.”

Defense attorney Patrick Mulligan has said he plans to appeal the verdict. Caleb is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday and could face 20 years to life in prison or life without parole.

For Ashley’s family, the verdict is not where they want her story to end, even as the case reaches sentencing and appeal.

“We refuse to let the evil that ended Ashley’s life have the final word in her story,” they said. “Our faith does not erase our grief, but it carries us through it. We know Ashley is home with the Lord she loved and served.”

The family ended with a request for those who want to honor Ashley’s memory: “Love people well, pray boldly for your family, choose joy and point people to Jesus.”