Mrs. Cherry was born in McDowell County, to the late William G. Carson and Mattie Sue Henry Carson.
Althea was a homemaker and accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of Bethel AME Zion Church when she resided in Freeport, NY.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a sister, Edna P. Carson Reaves, a brother, William G. Carson Jr, and special son David Cherry.
Mrs. Cherry is survived by her two daughters. Aletha S. Cherry of North Carolina, Camelia Y. Cherry of New Jersey, 3 grandchildren Avery, Vaughn and Malik. She is also survived by friends and family members Monique, Michael-David, Breanna, Synethia and Fletcher Nichols, Neil Cherry, special daughter Selina Davie, and other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday April 28th at Kirksey Funeral Home from 11am to 12pm.
Funeral Services will be held at 12pm Saturday April 28th at Kirksey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Wayne Parks officiating. Burial will follow at McDowell Memorial Park.
Kirksey Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Cherry family with arrangements.
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