Kathy Lynn (Ayers) Paxson

Kathy Lynn Ayers Paxson, age 66, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her home after a lengthy illness.

 She was born in Lee County on August 3, 1954 to the late Willie Harden Ayers and Flora McGhee Ayers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Ayers, Willie Ray Ayers and Earl Wayne Ayers and sister, Gladys Jones.  Kathy retired from Lee County School system as Cafeteria Manager. She also worked at GKN.  She dearly loved her family and friends.

 She is survived by her loving husband, Rod Paxson; son, Ray Collins of Sanford; daughter, Tiare Williams and husband, Ellis of Sanford; brother, Bobby Ayers and wife, Jean of Sanford; sister, Jean Harris and husband, Bobby; grandchildren, Ivy Larabee and husband, Joshua, Darren Collins, Jill Williams Taylor and husband, Nicholas, Madelyn Collins and Zachary Collins and great-grandchildren, Laci Collins, Jake Larabee , Nova Larabee, Asher Larabee and Kehleah Wiley.

 A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Lemon Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor John Sauls officiating.

 In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Crossroads Ministry, 107 Milton Ave., Broadway, NC 27505 or charity of one’s choice.

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