Mary Ruth Grayson, 70, of Dallas, passed away November 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born July 30, 1944 in Camden, SC, daughter of the late Lillie Starnes. Mary was a member of Praise Temple Worship Center in Dallas. She retired from J.P. Stevens in Cramerton. She is survived by children, Donnie Brady, Robert Eugene Grayson, Jr. and Randy Kenneth Grayson; grandchildren, Jeremy Grayson, Ashley Wood, Josh Brady, Chris Grayson, Robert Grayson III, Tiffany Grayson and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Grayson, Sr. and daughter, Deborah Ann Wood. A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm on Tuesday at Praise Temple Worship Center, 109 West Church Street, Dallas, officiated by Pastor Tim Greene. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest book is available to sign online at www.greenefuneral.com