Anna "Sissy" Cash

Anna Cash, 93, of Statesville, affectionately known as "Sissy" to many, passed away peacefully at the Gordon’s Hospice House of Statesville.

Anna was born on December 14, 1930, in Iredell County, to the late Jesse Dawson Ostwalt, Sr. and Flossie Mae Sowers Ostwalt. In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harry Cash, her daughter Tammy Cash Powell, five Brothers Jesse Dawson Ostwalt, Jr., Calvin Zane Ostwalt, Sr. and Sam Ostwalt, Max Ostwalt, and Frank Oswalt, one grandson Dwight, and one great grandson Chief.

In her earlier years Anna worked at Purcells as a soda jerk and later kept the children in the neighborhood. She always loved being in her garden and rocking on her front porch. She was always ready to teach anyone about growing and canning anything in the garden. Anna never met a stranger and loved talking to people and telling jokes.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son Todd Cash, Mark Cash, granddaughters Kammie Payne (John), Kaycee Powell, Anna (Shellie) Addair, Kristi Powell, a great granddaughter Jupiter Cash. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Carolyn Ostwalt.

A private service will be held for the family at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd. Statesville, NC 28625.