Mariah Kim Dash was born on August 9, 1974 to James F. Dash, II and Cornelia Y. (Glanville) Dash.

Mariah attended the Gouldtown School and graduated from Cumberland Regional High School in 1992.  After graduation from high school, Mariah worked at various jobs, including McDonald's for 20 years.

From a young child up until she transitioned: Mariah was a joyous, loving person who brought happiness to everyone she met.  A truly sweet young lady, with an affectionate smile, she would always extend a helping hand when needed.  Mariah enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she loved greatly, including the Dash family of Orangeburg/Columbia South Carolina.

Mariah enjoyed cooking and baking especially during the holidays.  The family always looked forward to her homemade cookies and cupcakes.  She was truly an unselfish person with a heart of gold.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mariah leaves to cherish her memory: her mother Cornelia Y. Dash, sister Ta-Tanisha Dash; four aunts, Mary Lykes and Mariah Abney of Columbia, SC, Elder Kimberly Daley of Bridgeton, NJ and Carmen Glanville of Washington, DC; one uncle, Blue Abney of Columbia, SC; numerous first, second, and third cousins; special friends, Chris Hall, Sharon Green, Kristy Pierce, Nikki Harris and Lillian Wheaton.

Preceding her in death and awaiting her in heaven are her father, James F. Dash II, one uncle, three aunts, her grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Renford Glanville and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dash and two cousins.