Sally Marie Cutshaw

Sally Marie Cutshaw (née Smith), 81, of Asheville, NC, passed away on November 22, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sally was born on August 15, 1942, to Donald and Margie Smith in Mobile, AL. After graduating from Murphy High School in Mobile, she went on to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation from Florida State University.

While in college, she met Charles Q. Cutshaw. They soon wed and had three children, Charles Q. Cutshaw, Jr., Michael J. Cutshaw (1970-1987) and Andrea L. Cutshaw.

When Sally had Chuck, she decided to dedicate her life to being a wonderful and caring mother. Sally threw herself into raising her children and was constantly involved in their activities. She was a cub scout leader, attended many sporting events, worked tirelessly and supported them through the many passions and difficulties of their adult lives. Whether that was supporting her husband, Charles, when he had to leave the Army, using her lifelong passion of giving, or supporting Andrea as a single mother by baby-sitting, she made it her mission to improve the lives of her family and others.

Sally was a passionate gardener. When she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found in her garden, weeding, repotting, and pruning. We will miss her greatly.

Sally was predeceased by her brother Donald L. Smith, Jr., her sister, Margie Cagle and her son, Michael J. Cutshaw. She is survived by Charles Q. Cutshaw, Jr and Andrea L. Cutshaw, and her grandchildren, Kayleigh I. Cutshaw, Brianna M. Kitzhoffer, and Isaiah M. Darity.

The family requests that all flowers and notes be sent to Groce Funeral Home, 856 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC, 28805, or to Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 6040 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619.

There will be a service in Asheville on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.

The service in Mobile will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.