Martha McLean was an activist, librarian, singer-songwriter, daughter, friend, and partner who, at age 57, passed away on May 3, 2011, after a 19-month journey with breast cancer. Martha made her home in Asheville, NC, where she was a community leader and a beloved friend to many. She recently published her first book of creative non-fiction, Looking for Sheville. The book is based on her life in the Asheville lesbian-feminist community in the mid 1970’s. This work was her last creative endeavor and one of her proudest accomplishments. Her full obituary can be viewed here. We are honored and moved that the Campaign for Southern Equality was named as one of the organizations she wished to honor in lieu of flowers. As we launch our work, we will seek to honor her legacy and vision.
