Audra L. Gray, age 53 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio on Monday, September 1, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Born on June 4, 1972 in Pensacola, Florida, daughter of Mitchell W. & Margaret L. (Gatson) Maggard.
Audra retired in 2015 after 20 years of service as a probation officer for Preble County. She loved to make wedding cakes with care for many years.
Preceded by her father, Mitchell W. Maggard.
Survived by her husband of 28 years, Jason Scott Gray; children, Braden Gray and Ashton Gray; mother, Margaret L. Maggard; sisters, Amy (Scott) Robertson, Angela Pettit, and Amber (Tim) Schram; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, September 5, 2025 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce Street, Lewisburg, Ohio with Father Jim Romanello officiating. Interment will be held in Verona Cemetery in Verona, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home in Lewisburg. Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com
411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, OH 45338

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