Letha Marie McCarley, age 92 departed this earthly life Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Dr. Jay Weil Center for Hospice Care in New Port Richey, Florida.
Born on February 23, 1934 in Jackson, Kentucky, Letha Marie McCarley lived a long life marked by dedication to her work and enjoyment of simple pastimes. She retired from Motorola, a milestone that reflected an important part of her life’s work.
Letha was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Gene McCarley; her parents, Roy Short and Laura Gross Short; and her sister, Eliza Busch. She is remembered by her brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” Busch; her nephew, Robert “Bobby” Busch and his wife, Stacy L. Busch; her niece, Elissa Marie Lewis and her husband, Jason Lewis; her grand-nephew, Brandon T. Busch; her grand-niece, Samantha Marie Francis and her husband, Ty Francis; and her great-grand-nephew, Gunnar Kilburn.
She also enjoyed fishing and spent many hours watching western television shows and movies, interests that were a familiar part of her daily life and brought her lasting enjoyment.
Private graveside service will be held at the Short Cemetery at Canoe, Kentucky.
Letha Marie McCarley will be remembered with respect by those who knew her and by the family members who carry her memory forward.
