Lillie Mae Leatherwood, 88, of Murphy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
She was born March 23, 1934, in Murphy, to the late Fred Arrowood and Geneva Deaton Arrowood.
She was a member of Upper Peachtree Baptist Church. Her favorite pastimes included crocheting, sewing, singing, her cats, and spending time with her family.
Her sons, David Larry Leatherwood and Johnny Lee Leatherwood, and her brother, William Jack Arrowood, preceded her death.
Survivors include her husband of over 70 years, Fred “Shorty” Leatherwood; son William Howard (Becky) Leatherwood; and daughter, Sherry Lynn (Ricky) Plott; sister, Shirley Arrowood (Rich) Kruger. Lillie Mae is also survived by her grandchildren, Crystal Leatherwood, Stacey Leatherwood, Alicia Leatherwood, Adam (Misty) Leatherwood, Nathan Leatherwood, Mary Ann Leatherwood, Ashley (Neal) Gustafson and Jessica Moneymaker; and 16 great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 13, from Upper Peachtree Baptist Church with the Rev. Derick Tilley officiating. Matthew Roach and Nathan Leatherwood provided music.The following gentlemen served as pallbearers, Adam Leatherwood, Nathan Leatherwood, Neal Gustafson, Stanley Raxter, Scott Raxter and Bobby Mathis. Honorary pallbearers were Kadence Leatherwood and Dawson Gustafson.
Cochran Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Lillie Mae Leatherwood.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.