Birth date: Nov 1, 1959 Death date: Feb 20, 2021
Gloria Marie Cash was born in Rhode Island on November 1, 1959. She was the second born out of 8 brothers and sisters. Her parents were Marion Cash and Gloria DeRosa. She passed away on February 20, 2021 from heart complications. Read Obituary
About a year ago, a lady moved in next to me. I didn’t know anything about her. I'd see her coming and going and we’d exchange brief hellos.
One day, I decided to walk over and formally introduce myself. I told her if she ever needed anything to not hesitate to ask. Another day, she invited me to come over and we instantly hit it off. We talked and talked. She really loved to talk, and I gladly accepted the company.
After that particular visit, we went back to our brief ‘hi’ and ‘hello’ greetings in passing. We eventually had another get-together and from that point forward we were best buds.
She would tell me what was on her mind - the good and the bad. I loved being a listening ear. We cooked ALL the time. I’d cook enough to feed an army and she would come over to eat. Then she would cook and proudly invite me over. Cooking and shopping together quickly became our “thing.”
It didn’t matter what we were doing - watching movies, joking around, cooking, shopping - we always had a good time. It was comforting knowing that we were always there for each other.
When my mom got sick and it looked like I was going to lose her, Candy was there. She comforted me. She let me cry and brought me peace during the storm. That experience brought us closer and I am forever grateful to have had her there when I was at my lowest.
Candy had a WONDERFUL heart. She was the most caring and loving woman. If she hadn't heard from me in a few days, she would text me or come to my house just to make sure I was O.K. She always told me that I knocked too loudly on her door, so she loved when she got the opportunity to come do it to mine.
Candy was truly one-of-a-kind. I feel an emptiness in my heart knowing that I’ll never see her again. I’ll miss her early morning texts asking if I needed her to grab anything from the store while she was out.
She made me laugh and was such a joy to be around. I always thought of her as my “extra mom.”
I know she’s at peace with the Lord now, looking down on all of us. She put a smile on everyone’s face and never met a stranger.
We don’t realize how precious life is until it’s too late. Make sure to hug and kiss your loved ones and tell them that you love them often so that you don’t have any regrets.
Candy loved her children and was so glad to get to see them so often. She absolutely loved and adored her grandchildren as well. You all had an amazing mom and grandmother, and she will be missed by many, including me.
The impact that she had on my life cannot be put into words. I’m simply thankful. Having her in my life meant a lot. THANK YOU for sharing her with me. I love you all. Rest in Peace Candy!
