Cheryl Yancey Gillend

Cheryl Yancey Gillend obituary, Studley, VA

Cheryl Yancey Gillend

Cheryl Gillend Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 11, 2010.
GILLEND, Cheryl Yancey, 62, of Charles City County, widow of Earnest Vance Gillend Jr., died May 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Edward Yancey and Mabel Prince Yancey; two brothers, Willie Thomas Yancey and Warren Casey Yancey. She is survived by three sons, Fredrick Eugene Browning and wife, Michele, George Christopher Browning and wife, Rhonda, William Scott Browning and wife, Jacque. She is survived by six grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Edward Yancey Jr. and wife, Sandra; one sister, Lucy Yancey Stegeman and husband, Jeff; a longtime companion, David Slocum; a devoted cousin, Frederick John Krauss and wife, Marie. Cheryl was employed by Henrico schools. After 12 noon Tuesday, friends may call at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 814 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment at Washington Memorial Park.


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May 13, 2010

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May 12, 2010

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May 12, 2010

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May 13, 2010

Freddie, Michele & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Billie Jo Martin

May 12, 2010

Chris and family, I am so sorry for your loss- I know words cant describe what you all must be feeling. If there is anything I can do to help make this a little easier for any of you, please let me know. My heart goes out to you all and you are in my prayers.

May 12, 2010

Vance and Family, Although words can not begin to heal the sorrow you are feeling right now, I wanted you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It was so nice living next door to you when you lived on the corner of Brittles Lane and Carlisle Ave.
God Bless, Jane Carlton (Henrico, Va)

JoAnne & John Englehart

May 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 12, 2010

cheryl was a very sweet lady and well known sorry too hear about her death

May 11, 2010

Freddie, Michele & Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers. Roy & Cora Robertson

May 11, 2010

Freddie & Michele, Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers. Roy & Cora Robertson

Iris Clark-Danner

May 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy & Rial Lee

May 11, 2010

Dear Freddie & Michelle and the rest of the family:
I am so sorry to hear of your Mama's passing. She was always so funny and laughing and you will have lots of good memories to keep in your heart forever. Love and prayers to each of you.
Love,
Judy & Rial Lee

Heather & Chuck Cottrell

May 11, 2010

Chris and family, Chuck and I are so sorry to hear about Cheryl. If there is anything you need please let us know. You are in our prayers.

Shelly Hensley

May 11, 2010

Chris, Freddie, Scott and to the extended Family of Cheryl,

So sorry to hear of the passing of Cheryl. I had the pleasure of working with her at Janice's Kitchen. I catered with Cheryl on several occasions and loved her to pieces. She was alot of fun to be around, and ALWAY'S had me laughing no matter what. She will be Greatly Missed!! Heartfelt Deepest Sympathy to you all. Keeping you and the Family in Prayer.
Love, Shelly & Family

Butch & Mary Burrows

May 11, 2010

Chris & Rhonda, we are so sorry to hear about Cheryl. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. May God see you through this time of sorrow.

Gary & Mary Johns

May 11, 2010

Chris,
We are so sorry to read of the passing of your Mother. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to you and your family during this difficult time.

Johnny and Jo Ann

May 11, 2010

Freddie, Michele and Amber,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let us know.

Rebecca Snoddy

May 11, 2010

To the Browning boys: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Cheryl. I will be praying for each of you. Ricky and I send our condolences.

Becky & Ricky Snoddy

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