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CHERYL BROOKSHIRE Obituary

CHERYL T. BROOKSHIRE, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at home. Born in Kittanning, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Harvey and Mabel Epperson. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and had retired from Verizon after 30 years of service, in 2002. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Harvey, Alex (Zonitra) Brookshire and Jovan Brookshire, all of Fort Wayne; daughter, Carla Noel of Fort Wayne; five sisters; six grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior to service. She will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. www.covingtonmemorial.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 29, 2012.

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Diana stabler

December 11, 2012

Dear family,
I met cheryl at American Health & Fitness
We would visit while sitting in the sauna. She will be missed. With heartfelt condolences.

Linda Brinker

December 1, 2012

Cheri was an awesome co-worker and friend.
She was smart,hardworking,honest and did not hold back her feelings.You always knew what Cheri was thinking.She was at all times herself.I loved that about her.
She could make you laugh when times were tough.
She talked about her family often.
She was always there for them.
I know her faith was stong and got her through tough times.
I know she is in a loving place.
I will miss her dearly.
Linda

Sherry Singleton Ridley

November 30, 2012

Sissy, please know that our hearts are with you during this time of great loss. God bless you and your family.

Chris Ayers

November 29, 2012

To my Brothers Jeff and Alex and to Carla Just know that God don't make no mistakes He needed another Angel to stand on his throne And we All will see her Again Much Love

Carol Stevenson

November 29, 2012

To Sissy and family my deepest sympathy and prayers Cheryl was a sweet person with a Beautiful smile our names were almost identical her name was Cheryl Harvey and my name was Carol Harvey she will be missed by all but she is at peace now

Minister Henry White

November 29, 2012

May God's Peace Be With You I am praying for your family. ~

Beverly Wade King and family

November 29, 2012

Sissy:I know your sorrow and pain are deep in the loss of Cheri, but know that she is no longer in pain. Take comfort in knowing that she is at home with the Lord and looking down on you and her children. I will keep you and her family in my prayers.

JIMMY & RUTH STARKS & FAMILY

November 29, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

PEACHES STARKS & FAMILY

November 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 29, 2012

My sympathy to all the family.Cheri was beautiful inside and out.May God comfort all of you.

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