In Memoriam
Photo of Mary Grayson (Mayfield) Ashburn

Lending Paws a Hand

Mary Grayson (Mayfield) Ashburn

November 1954 · June 2026

Mary’s passing is a heartbreaking loss for the animal rescue and Lee County, NC community, but her legacy lives on through every life she saved and every person she inspired. Thank you to the volunteers and foster families of Lending Paws a Hand who are carrying the rescue forward during this difficult time and honoring Mary’s lifelong commitment to animals.