LETHA MAE STURGIS's Obituary
Letha Mae Sturgis, of Milton, DE passed away on May 15, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 104 years old. Mrs. Sturgis was born on May 15, 1909 in Marion, SC to the late Wash and Carrie Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Handy Sturgis. She worked in the poultry industry, but most of her work was as a caregiver and volunteer at The Lewes Convalescent Center. She was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Bishopville, MD. She was the first President of the Missionary Society and served as a missionary herself. She attended the Milton Cheer Center Bible studies. She was very faithful to her church and only missed church if she was in the hospital. She lived an exciting vibrant active life until only one week ago. She is survived by one daughter, Louise Artie Bolton of Millsboro; two grandchildren, Jimmie Balton and Catherine Harmon and husband Leon; three great grandchildren, Lisa Bolden, Pamela Coleman and husband Shawn, and Ardie Bolden; three great great grandchildren, Troy Bolden, Tomekia Bolden and Kimberly Bolden, six great great great grandchildren, Rayshawn Bolden, Xavier Harmon, Zimere Bolden, Jayden Hack, Jakai Hack and Zion Bolden. She is also survived my many cousins, extended family members and friends. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Bishopville, MD, where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will follow at St. John 2nd Baptist Church Cemetery, Millsboro, DE. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com
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