Ashford, Mary Ellen Mary Ellen Ashford born July 3, 1943 in Sayre, PA, lived in Tucson for the past 33 years. Surrounded by her family, died January 18, 2010. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Thomas Ashford Sr.; son, Thomas (Lisa) Ashford Jr. and daughter, Lori Ashford; her grandchildren, Summer (Seth) Davis, Chris Happeny, Blake Ashford and Grant Ashford. Mary Ellen was the pillar of her family and the heart that kept them strong. Published in the Tucson Newspapers on January 23, 2010