Nell Calhoun Cuthbertson

Mrs. Nell V Calhoun Cuthbertson (Mamma Nell), Age 84, peacefully went to her heavenly home February 14, 2019. She was born the eighth child June 7, 1934 to Starlin Isaac Calhoun and Jodie Jane Benfield Calhoun in Mitchell County, N.C. She was married to Floyd (Skeeze) Cuthbertson in July 1954 . Preceding her in death were her parents Starlin and Jodie, her husband Floyd (Skeeze) Cuthbertson. One brother Coye A Calhoun( Elsie) and Six sisters, Commeylee Sluder (Claude), Amey Sparks (Carl), Agnes Cooper (Dallas), Iris Cooper (Norman), Lucille Sparks (Newton) and Clara Wise (Alvin). Although Nell had many siblings she was the last child born and had many nephews and nieces her own age that she grew up with an stayed close. Nell has two daughters, Debbie and Kelly and two son-in-law’s Bobby Blalock and Gene Annas (deceased). Also surviving are 3 granddaughters Shea Blalock Anderson (Eddie), Jodie Blalock Walker (Seth), McKinnley Elizabeth Annas (Abbey). One great-granddaughter Lucy M. Walker. Nell was a beautiful gentle soul who loved everyone. She worked at various jobs during her life, the longest being a server at The Broyhill Center at App State where she retired. She faced several illnesses head on and endured them with grace and willpower. Nell was a member of First Baptist Church of Crossnore. She loved to sing and listen to old time gospel hymns. Services for Nell V Cuthbertson will be held on, Monday, February 18, 2017 at Crossnore First Baptist Church with Lander Hefner officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00-2:00 prior to the service. Interment will be in the Cuthbertson Cemetery The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Charles Baker and Heidi Powell. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Cuthbertson family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Nell and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.Read Obituary