Cheryl Anders Obituary

Cheryl Grace Anders was known by many names in her life.

Moma.

Wife.

Little red-headed freckle-faced woodpecker.

Rosebud.

Red.

Squirrelly.

Kk.

She was born May 10, 1965 to Richard William and Bessie Grace Johnson. On July 22,1989 she married the love of her life, James Anders and on April 22nd,1999 welcomed her pride and joy, her BB (beautiful baby), Brandie Leigh Anders.

Cheryl worked for Farm Fresh, Southco, Winn Dixie, and Sisters Nursing Home in her early adulthood but found joy in helping children in the foster system. Along with her husband and daughter, the family fostered multiple children throughout the years together. Along with her service as a foster parent, Cheryl was a member of the Fremont Auxiliary Squad as well. Family was very important to Cheryl and after her parents passed, Cheryl took in her sister, Heather Johnson and brother Dean Lynn. Cheryl, the baby of four biological children, was the big sister to four adopted children, was always the one to go to for a chat on the phone, dates out with her nieces and nephews, sharing stories about her life and never met a stranger. Cheryl always made sure to make sure you knew you were cared about and loved.

Cheryl's goal was to regain strength in her legs to be able to walk again. After a long battle with continuous illnesses, Cheryl now walks in Heaven, healed of all her ailments and worries with those who preceded her in death: her parents and her in-laws, Julia Lane, Donnell Anders and Pete Lane.

Set on to carry her love and care for others is her loving and dutiful husband, James and their daughter; Brandie. Cheryl's memory and love are also passed on through her siblings: Dean Lynn, Mike (Lynn) Johnson, Darryl (Phyllis) Johnson, Richard Westbrook, Heather Johnson and Rose (Rob) Anderson as well as seventeen nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to her family, Cheryl was loved by many and is survived by many life-long friends.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the many nurses and caregivers who assisted Cheryl throughout her years of illness and rehabilitations.

Cheryl requested that those who plan to attend her celebration of life not wear black. Her family would also like to extend an invitation to follow Cheryl's philosophy on life: Treat people how you would like to be treated. (Matthew 7:12)

Arrangements are as follows: Mount Carmel Church in Pikeville, NC on July 7, 2024 at 3:00pm.