THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

In loving memory... Lawndale — Ashley Marie Moore, whose vibrant spirit illuminated every space she entered, passed from this world on July 6, 2026—just a day after celebrating her 37th birthday. Born on a summer day, July 5, 1989, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, Ashley’s legacy now resonates, echoing through the hills and communities that shaped her. From her very first moments, Ashley was a force of nature—a guiding light radiating warmth, kindness, and an infectious j