Susan Eileen Letchford

Susan Eileen Letchford obituary, Wilmington, NC

Susan Eileen Letchford

Susan Letchford Obituary

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CHERRYVILLE - Susan Eileen Letchford, 75, of Cherryville, passed on Monday, December 1, 2025. She was the daughter of Edgar and Helen Nagle of Erie, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her spouse, Robert Letchford of Cherryville; daughter, Dr. Mary Staehle (Paul), and grandsons, Mark and Eric, of Moorestown, New Jersey; daughter, Laura Kinken, and granddaughter, Courtney, of Charlotte; stepdaughter, Charlene Letchford, and her partner, Dr. Greg Henegarr, and step-grandsons, Christian Neal and Trevor Neal, all of Verdi, Nevada; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Helen Nagle of Erie, Pennsylvania; sisters, Lois (Norm) Faulkner of White Stone, Virginia, and Phyllis (Mark) of East Springfield, Pennsylvania; and her first husband, Michael McDonald.

Susan was loved by many—her pickleball community, her fellow parishioners at Elizabeth Baptist Church, and her Welcome Wagon friends. She was the ultimate volunteer for Totally Free Clothes in Shelby, the Elizabeth Baptist Church Wednesday Supper, and the Don Gibson Theater usher staff. She loved to celebrate life, and her Welcome Wagon Supper Club baked treats were cherished by all who had the pleasure of sharing them. All who knew Susan will forever cherish the memories of her enthusiasm, her warmth and friendliness, and her beautiful smile.

A memorial service to celebrate Susan's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to the Don Gibson Theatre in Susan’s name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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