Grace Marie Ashley

Grace "Marie" Ashley, age 85, of Cowan, Tennessee, passed away

peacefully on March 7, 2026, at NHC of Tullahoma.

She was born on April 23, 1940, in Flintville, Tennessee, to the late Clifton

B. Rigsby and Rosa Ella (Fitch) Rigsby. Marie spent much of her life

working in sales, but she was most known for her caring heart and her

dedication to taking care of others. She also worked for Dr. Couser in

Cowan, where she built many lasting friendships.

Marie was full of life and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved being

around people and was known for bringing gospel singers together every

Saturday at Hardee's, where fellowship and music were always enjoyed.

She also loved attending gospel singings and would go to every one she

could find. She treasured time with her family and especially enjoyed riding

around town, often taking scenic drives. In her quiet moments, Marie

enjoyed going to the library, reading gospel books, and spending time

reading her Bible. She also loved watching classic television shows. Above

all, she was a devoted and godly mother whose strong faith guided her

throughout her life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved

husband, of 46 Years, Richard "Cotton" Ashley; brother, C.B. "Booty"

Rigsby, Jr.; three infant brothers; and nephews, Jimmy Rigsby and Ronnie

Alexander.

She is survived by her loving children, Andrea (Danny) Walton and Tish

(Mark) Perry; grandchildren, Clay Walton and Nicole Perry;

great-grandchildren, Ephram Walton and Haiden Brinkley; siblings, Betty

Alexander and Billy (Amanda) Rigsby; several nieces; and nephews; and

sisters-in-law, Gayle Rigsby and Patsy Rigsby.

Visitation will be held at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home on Thursday, March

12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at

1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment will

immediately follow at Cowan Montgomery Cemetery.