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Cherry Nash Obituary
Cherry Ann (Parks) Nash, 80, departed this life in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
She was born in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Hattie Pearl and Jessie Parks on March 12, 1943, and relocated to Benton Harbor in 1948.
Cherry graduated from Benton Harbor High School and Lake Michigan Junior College, and retired twice; once from the city of Benton Harbor's finance department after 16 years of service and again from Bethany Christian Services (Grand Rapids) finance department after working 15 years.
She was dedicated to her family and very active in the community and church. She taught her family the importance of work and perseverance and was always welcoming and friendly to newcomers. She was adventurous, loved to shop and she has traveled the world.
Cherry Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Nash Jr., and their four sons and families: Charles Jeffery, Richard, Christopher, and Kirk, along with 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a special daughter, Mrs. Margaret A. Malone-Smith; brother-in-law, Howard Haynes; along with a multitude of family and friends.
Please join us in celebrating her life during the public viewing from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, April 14, at Brown Funeral Home, 627 Jefferson St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The family hour will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, with the funeral service beginning at noon at True Light Baptist Church, 900 Thomas St., SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506. The repast will be held at the church immediately following the internment.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cherry Nash
Josephine Doss-Smith & Family
April 2, 2025
Miss you but still love you. God bless the Nash family.
William Gillespie
April 1, 2025
Nash family is a outstanding family and Ms. Nash was amazing lady loving, kind and considerate.
Josephine Smith
April 2, 2024
Thinking of the Nash family during this time. We are still praying for the family. And we will never forget our friend Cherry. God bless you.
Billy Gillespie
April 1, 2024
Such a wonderful soul she was a blessing to many a God gift the lord allowed to be shared.
Rev. Walt and Bobbie Dowdy
April 15, 2023
Love and prayers to you James and family. We don't say goodbye, just see you in the morning little sis.
Walt & BobbieTee
Josephine Doss-Smith
April 15, 2023
There are no words for the great sorrow that we feel. You have our love and prayers. God bless you.
Lisa Harvey
April 15, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire NASH family . We so loved Mrs. Nash! She was a godmother to all the Harvey children: Tony, Lisa, & Stephanie . And great friends of Ruth & Lou. Our families will always be intertwined with love and fond memories of raising our Empire/Crystal Avenue children / families together. All our love and prayers to Mr. Nash, Kirk, Chris, Richard & Jeffrey . We are with you! Rest in heaven with our beloved Mom, Ruth. We love you Mrs. Nash forever!! The Harvey´s
ray thompson
April 13, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Leamon& Brenda (Cummings) Terrell
April 12, 2023
May God comfort your family. Praying for you all in this time of bereavement.
Leamon and Brenda (Cummings) Terrell
Patricia Evans-Brooks
April 12, 2023
To the Nash family I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort peace for your family, Patricia Evans-Brooks
Rick Kinsey
April 12, 2023
The Kinsey family send our prayers and condolences to the Nash family during this time.
Earleen Rodgers
April 11, 2023
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Vickie joiner-Hudson
April 11, 2023
Sending our deepest condolences to the Nash family. Kirk your classmates of 85 sending our love and hugs at this time of sorrow.
CaroleVanHoven
April 10, 2023
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your family.
William Gillespie
April 10, 2023
A very loving and caring person I thank God that he allowed the Nash family to be friends to the Gillespie family.
Sherri Guidry Coulibaly
April 10, 2023
Prayers and love to the family of Mrs. Cherry Nash. I pray you will find comfort and strength in the word of God during this difficult time. May the memories get you through the days ahead. "Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning." Blessings and love.
Sherri
Rhonda Word-Douglas
April 10, 2023
May God's peace and love be with you all at this time. Richard, Jeffrey, Kirk, Chris, and Mr. Nash you are in my prayers. To be absent from the body is to present with the lord. Rest in Power Mrs. Nash.
Fred Broomfield
April 10, 2023
My Condolences, to the Nash family , you will be in my prayers during your times sadness. May God Bless you !
Karen Thompson Atkins
April 10, 2023
Sending Love & prayers to the Family Aunt Cherry Ann will be missed.
Lisa Jones
April 10, 2023
Praying for the strength of the Lord in the days ahead.
Wanda Kaye Jenkins
April 10, 2023
May God continue to keep, bless, and shine His face upon you all. Junior I love you. Richard, Jeff, Chris, and Kirk you are forever on my prayers
Althea Price
April 9, 2023
Richard....prayers of comfort and peace to you and your family. We love you!
Al, Tay, Doug, and Bre
Vickie Jones
April 9, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you!
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