Mabel Mae Averette Cashwell

Mae Cashwell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend peacefully went home to be with her Lord, Monday, September 23rd, 2013. She was born 89 years ago in Granville County and was the daughter of the late Roy and Dora Averette. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leon F. Cashwell, Sr. Mae grew up in a loving household with nine brother and sisters. Two survive her; Jewell Sauls of Raleigh and Hunter Averette of Franklinton.

Surviving are her two daughters, Sheila Merrill and husband, Norman, of Wendell; Sandra Choate and her husband, Dennis, of Raleigh; stepson, Dr. Frank Cashwell and his wife, Stephanie, of Greensboro. Mae was a loving grandmother to her grandsons, Joseph Canady, Shane Canady, Jason Canady, Marcus Welborn, Bryan Welborn; her granddaughter, Kellie Welborn Helfenbein; 4 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.

She loved her Lord, her church, and her family and was a friend to many. Always giving and caring to everyone she met.

A Celebration of her Life is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, at Creedmoor Road Baptist Church Raleigh at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. Family will receive relatives and friends Friday evening from 6 – 8pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Creedmoor Road Baptist Church. 6001 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612.