Mrs. Boytha McCain

It all started on September 28, 1933, in Jack Creek, TN when Culley and Irene Ross, welcomed Boytha Glinder (where they get that name from) into the fold; she was child # 8. She will be joining her parents, Culley and Irene Ross; Sisters, Faye Pearson and Shellie Barham. Joining again with her brothers Marcell, Bob and Joe Williard. She leaves behind Sisters Ilene (Leroy)Amos, Jackson, Michigan; Alfreda (John) Ingram, Jacks Creek, TN; Zenobia “Polly” Maples, Beaumont, TX, Denny Bonds and one brother, Keith (Netha)Ross, Henderson, TN. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends with their special memories, that will bring a smile or chuckle; but anybody that ever came into contact with her, never forgot. I was once told my daddy would speed up beside her on his bike to get her attention; which he did. She graduated Vincent High in Henderson, TN and married Sam McCain (deceased, May, 1997) all in 1951, and they had their first daughter of five in 1952. Somewhere around 1955, the young couple settled in Gary, IN, where they raised five girls; DeFreda Randolph , Lexington, TN; Bertha Berry, Nashville, TN; Brenda McCain, Michigan City, IN, Rita McCain, Henderson, TN and Gina McCain, Dallas, TX. From these five girls are 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grand’s. We lived next door to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2301 Rhode Island Street, Gary, IN; if the doors were open, we were there; for that we are thankful. Mother McCain served on the Missionary Society, at New Hope until returning to Henderson in 1983. Later she became a member of J.P. Baptist Church; where she became Mother McCain. Momma was a praying woman, always standing strong on the Word of God. She not only talked the talk; but walked the walk as well. We could not have had a better example to follow then Momma. She was kind, and considerate to all people, and spent several years caring for the elderly and never complaining. Momma was a good friend to many, the best neighbor anybody could have. I may be a little bias, but she was a great sister, daughter, Aunt, mother in law; whatever; she never half-stepped. And when it came to being a mother, as far as we are concerned there’s none better!!! And boy could she cook!!! And bake a German Chocolate cake that would bring you to your knees! Always including “Love” as the main ingredient. She was knowledgeable in God’s Word; not just a hearer, but also a doer. Then on December 29, 2019, 3 months after her 86th birthday, the Lord said, “Servant well done” and called her home; and she took up her wings and answered the call. We will never be the same Momma, you were our first love. We will miss you more than words can express. You may be gone from our presence, but your spirit will continue to live in us all until we meet again.

Mrs. Boytha McCain

September 28, 1933 - December 29, 2019