Margaret Jean Cash

        Margaret “Jean” Cash, age 72 of Carbondale, died Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home. She was born June 30, 1949 in Belleville, the daughter of Eugene and Adele (Stanfield) Spradling. She married Paul Cash on March 29, 1970 in Lancaster, PA.

        Jean is survived by her husband, Paul Cash of Carbondale; son, Michael Cash; sister, Elizabeth Cash; nephews, Eugene and Eddie Cash; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

        Loving mother, devoted wife, trusted friend. Jean was honored to share her talents with the family of St. Joseph Catholic Church for the past 20 years, leading the singing and working with the children. For still longer, she was an Oblate to the order of St. Benedict and exemplified the motto "work and prayer". Her days were filled with creating works of art, be they paintings or drawings, knitted or crocheted clothing or afghans, preserved jams, jellies, or pickles, and she kept the church supplied with one-decade rosaries which she also sent to Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville. Jean always enjoyed the competition in the home shows at the DuQuoin State Fair, and in the Union County fair. She said that it was an inspiration to finish projects on time.  Of course, her creations then found their way to the church bazaar or various charities. The support, encouragement, and love she shared with her husband and son and everyone who knew her will truly be missed, but I know she would rather be remembered with love than missed in sorrow.

        Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobden. Interment will be held privately. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the service hour at 10:00 a.m. at the church.  

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