Leatha Rivers

On Friday June 21, 2024 the loving and sweet spirit of Leatha Rivers was called to eternal rest after 91 years on earth.  We, the family and friends, truly thank God for our years shared together here on earth.

Ms Rivers was born December 3, 1932 in Pageland, South Carolina to the late Robert Sr. and Alice Thomas Rivers. Her formal education was received in the public schools of Stanly County, graduating from Kingville High School, Albemarle, North Carolina were she was a majorette and a phenomenal basketball player. Her pride in her school led her to become a lifetime member of the Kingville Alumni Association.  Ms. Rivers was a dedicated worker for Albemarle Spinning Mill before her retirement. 

Leatha truly loved the Lord and was a devoted member of Union Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Albemarle for many years.  Before her declining health,  she served several positions in the church including being an usher and a deaconess. Leatha loved her family and nothing gave her more joy than attending these family events. 

Heaven’s gate has opened and Leatha was welcomed to her eternal home and joined her parents, and her seven brothers: Sears Rivers, Charlie Rivers, Washington Rivers, Robert Rivers, Jr., Issac  Rivers, Sr., Josephus and George Rivers, Sr., and one sister, Grace R. Pemberton to a place we are told is perfect in every way.  

Her life will forever be cherished and remembered by her great niece/goddaughter Lolita Rivers, Mebane, North Carolina; special nieces/caregivers: Shirley Gould and Zelma (Eddie) Davis, both of Albemarle; special nephew/ caregiver: Zeke (Sarah) Allen of Badin; sisters-in-law: Bobbie Lee Rivers, Albemarle and Louis Mae Rivers, Charlotte, North Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

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