Mrs. Cheryl S. White, 61, of Canton, GA, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at her home in Great Sky.
The family will be holding a public viewing at Darby Funeral Home, 480 East Main Street in Canton, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m.
A memorial service will also be held at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 10 at noon, with a graveside service to follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
Cheryl’s spirit journeyed to heaven following her fearless and unwavering battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida, and went on to graduate from Atlanta Christian College (Point University) in Atlanta, Georgia.
She was the wife of Robert White Sr., and forged an amazing life of teaching and ministering to all who surrounded or came in contact with her.
Her love of horses, music, and children will follow as her legacy to all who knew her. Her family would like to thank all who came forward in prayer for Cheryl’s healing and peace, and wishes to relay her deepest love and gratitude for those that surrounded her during this time.
She is survived by her husband, Captain Robert White Sr.; her sisters, Michele O’dell of Camdenton, Missouri, and Jeanine Duke of Newnan, Georgia; her brothers, Duane King of Newnan, Georgia, and Douglas King of Freehome, Georgia; her son, Robert White Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; three stepsons, Randolph White of Gadsden, Alabama, Kenneth White of Sharpsburg, Georgia, and Steven White of Pooler, Georgia; and her beloved dog, Bailey the Brit, of Canton, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cheryl’s name to The American Red Cross ( www.redcross.org ) or the charity of choice. Darby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. www.darbyfuneralhome.com .
