Gwen Celestine Cashion

Gwen Celestine Cashion, 52 of West Ashley, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2009. She was born in Charleston, the daughter of James Mack Cashion and Christeen Carrie Turner Cashion, on Wednesday, August 29, 1956. Ms. Cashion was a graduate of the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. She was a Dental Hygienist, and also worked in the Kaleidoscope Program in the Charleston County School District. Ms Cashion was an active member of St. John Catholic Church. She was also active in her community, whether counseling children or taking care of animals. She loved to cook and spend days at the beach. Ms. Cashion enjoyed walking, bike riding, gardening, needle pointing and cross stitching. She is survived by her mother, Christeen Cashion; three sisters, Suzanne Ferrara and her husband Robert , Deborah Powell, and Teresa Faucette; two nieces, Brittaney Faucette, Christeen Faucette and three nephews, Ben Powell and his wife Callie, David Powell and Wade Faucette. She was predeceased by her father, James Cashion. The relatives and friends of Gwen C. Cashion are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 30, 2009 at St. John Catholic Church, 3921 St. John's Ave. North Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, July 29, 2009 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd. North Charleston, SC 29406. A condolence message may be sent to Gwen Cashion's guest book at our website, www.charlestonfunerals.com. Arrangements are by the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 766-1365.