Ms. Letha Mae Cash Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Letha Mae Cash

Letha Mae Cash, daughter of the late Roy and Johnsie Mae “Polly” Watson Cash was born in Chesterfield County, SC on February 24, 1950. She departed this life at the age of “71” on August 21, 2021 at Lake City Community Hospital, Lake City, SC.

Letha attended the public schools of Chesterfield County, South Carolina and was a member of the 1969 graduating class of Gary High School. She furthered her education and was a graduate of Barber Scotia College, Concord, NC and Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College, Chesterfield, SC.

She confessed Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church until her health failed. She was a great singer and loved to sing with her family and at Mt. Zion. She was involved in the Fellowship Choir which gathered at local churches the 5th Sunday for many years. Letha was a founding member and Vice-President of The Cheraw Community Women, a celebrated gospel group that traveled the east coast singing and praising God. She was known for leading many songs with the Community Women to include, “Tears,” “We Have Come This Far,” and her favorite, “I Hear Crying in The Wilderness.”

Letha was proud to have been a member of The Order of Eastern Star (OES) with her late mother and was actively involved until her mother’s passing.

In addition to her parents, Roy and Polly Cash she was preceded by a brother, Richard Cash.

Left to forever cherish fond and loving memories are her two sons, James Bernard Cash (Sharon) of Greensboro, NC and Derrick Maurice Gaddy of Wilmington, NC; five grandchildren, Reshonda Gaddy, Tomeka Sturdivant, Laquita Robinson, Taylor Cash and Shay McCray; four great grandchildren, Mylaysis Gaddy, Amaurion Little, Kurianna McCauley, Rihkeem Harrington and one great-great grandchild, A’Nayi Gaddy. Four sisters, Eva Mae Johnson, Deloris Norton and Evelyn Johnson all of Cheraw, SC and Teresa (Ricky) Little of Ruby, SC. Four brothers, Jimmy Lee Cash, Arron Cash, Lenis (Merita) Cash and Gary (Stephanie) Cash all of Cheraw, SC. One aunt, Viola Redfern of Charlotte, NC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including very dear friends, Maeella Whight and Ruth “Missy” Isaac and a very special young man, J. Hayes McLendon who cherished her and called her mom.

The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, August 29, 2021, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of Galilee AME Zion Church Cemetery, Morven, North Carolina.

The public viewing will be on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 3:30-6:30pm at Smith’s Funeral Home.

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Rip Cousin Mae you fought a good fight I will truly miss you and our long talks although my heart is heavy with sadness you are taking your rest in the arms of our Lord & Savior Rest on Cousin you will never be Forgotten Love you❤❤ your cousin Rose Ingram

My condolences to the Cash Family. Katrina Blue

My sincerest condolences to the Cash family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest In Peace Sister Letha . We will always cherish our fond memories of your work and support with the Bennettsville Cheraw Area Cooperative Ministry.

Rest in Heavenly peace, Cousin Letha. May God comfort the family! James Cash

May God continue to be with you in your time of sorrow. You have my sincere sympathy and love. It was such a joy having Letha Mae as a school mate, church member and neighbor.
Cathleen Phillips and family

Praying For The Family

I Am So Sorry For Your Loss.

Sorry for yall loss.

Condolences to the Cash family...Beverly Mumford and family.

Charlie Bell Melton and family Praying that God will strengthen and comfort the family in time like this

Penelope Wilson

We pray you are comforted by sweet memories of Letha Mae ~Janet Redfearn Burch and family

Praying for your family from the Cross,Cassidy, and Douglas families!

Prayers for and condolences to the Cash Family!!
~Sabrina Nichols

Condolences to the Cash family!! R.I.P. Classmate!!
~Mary Cranford Mundy

Our Deepest Condolences to the Cash Family, Cherilynn L. Smith and The Little Family 🙏

Our condolences and prayers are with the family. I remember Ms. Letha Mae from days gone by. She would say what was on her mind. She was a sweet lady. R.I.P. Ms. Letha Mae.

Sympathy and prayer to the Cash family

Sheryll Marshall and the Nivens' Family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

To a wonderful person You and your smile will truly by missed Etrula

Ms. Letha was such a precious soul and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her... May God comfort your family during this time of bereavement. Mr.& Mrs. Terrence and Latonya Myers & Family

Sympathy and prayers to the Cash family

Wayne & Beatrice Chapman

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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Cash Family. At Gary High School, Letha Mae was always a joy to be around because you knew she always had something to say that would make you laugh. Memories are so precious and they stay with us forever. Prayers for the family.

Deepest Condolences to the family. I pray that The Holy Spirit comfort you all during your time of bereavement.

My deepest sympathy to the Cash family. May god bless you all .Lorraine pegues Oliver

Our deepest condolences to the entire Cash Family Vivian Wallace and Mary Burch

Our deepest condolences to the entire Cash Family Daniel, Quinesha, and Makayla Wallace family

My heart is heavy in the passing of Cousin, Letha Mae! She fought a good fight, now the battle is over. She is now resting in the Joy's of the Lord forevermore! Please find consolation in that. Praying for comfort and strength during this time!🙏