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Cheryl Graham Obituary
affectionately known as "Heavy" was born May 18, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to the late Bennie Mae and Frank Odell. She passed away on February 20, 2019. Cheryl graduated from McKinley Sr. High. She was a supervisor at DLH. Cheryl was a very dedicated caretaker for her mother and the rest of her family. She enjoyed a very rich social life. She collected strong friendships throughout her life. She also shared her love through cooking. Cheryl had a very kind heart and would help the world if she could.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughter, Porsche Williams (who she adored); granddaughters, Kyanna Bonner, Cheyanna Boyd (who she loved with all of her heart); three brothers, Christopher Graham of Columbus, Gerald (Vickie) Graham of South Carolina, Curtis Graham of Canton; three aunts, Carrie Tarver of Bainbridge, Ohio, Anne Lee and Catherine Richard both of Canton; cousins, Debra Kelly of New York, Dr. Jennifer Lee Motley, and Jasmine Lawson of Texas, Natisha (Phil) Rigby, Angela Richards, William Lee all of Canton, Michelle Richards, Brianna Jones of Columbus, Camille Tarver, Bernard both of Cleveland, Alan Lee; god-children, Pierre Atkinson, Darnell Quincy, Eric Womack, P'treze Womack, Miracle Walker, Latonya Evans, Cherri Evans, Tesha Shipman Curtis all of Canton, Terrell Quincy of Florida, Porschea Allen of Atlanta; nephews, Charles (Taria) Reynolds, Ray Love Charlton Keith, Brand Yellow Jones all of Canton; friends, Lorraine Harmon of Cleveland, Paulette Robinson, Sheila (Ed) Arrington, Lisa Davenport, Mary Parker, Felicia Jackson all of Canton, Angie Atkinson of Akron and numerous other relatives and special friends who she loved very much, too many to name.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11 a.m., Deliverance Christian Church Kingdom Center, 2631 Harvard Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
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for Cheryl Graham
Leontine Coney
February 22, 2021
My condolences to the late cheryl Graham rest easy my friend and sister just know how much you are truly missed and love Flying High you were truly a great woman who i had the pleasure of knowing and grew up with your mother and my mother was the best of friend hug them all for me until we see each other again just keep watching over your family and everyone that new you a truly friend indeed Amen
delores anthony
April 28, 2019
my condolences to the family . delores anthony
Johnetta Knighton-Nelson
March 2, 2019
To the Family, you have my deepest heart felt condolence. It was an honor to have crossed paths with "Heavy", a real person who kept it 100. During our brief encounters she always brought laughter.
I will miss the laughter and the REAL, very rare these days.
Claude Brown
March 1, 2019
To the Family of Ms.Cheryl Graham. I am sorry for your loss. Cheryl was a classmate of mine at Hartford Jr. High and McKinley Sr. Prayers up to all of those affected by her passing.
Barbara Williams
March 1, 2019
SorryFor The Lost Of UR presious Love One.Heartfelth Condolence To The Family.And Friends.
Leontine Coney
March 1, 2019
Sorry for your lost praying for family heavy was a great friend sorry I couldn't attend the service but she will be truly missed flying high RIP much love to you heavy from maymo
Honey Torrence
March 1, 2019
Gone but never forgotten. Your family have our family deepest condolences. Mz. Honey& Family
PHEOTIS & DELLA RANDLE
February 28, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Garland & Linda Rivers
February 28, 2019
Family and Friends, we extend our sincere thoughts and PRAYERS during this most difficult time. May THE LORD provide you with Love, Peace and Strength as you reflect on the precious memories of your Beloved. GOD BLESS!!
Michelle Dunivant
February 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss!! Sending prayers to the family..I went to middle school with Cheryl, she will be missed..she was a good person.
Debra Ducksworth
February 28, 2019
To the family of Cheryl Graham, my deepest and sincerest condolences to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Cheryl and will miss her, but she will never be forgotten. Find comfort in God and know that your Mother, grandmother is resting peacefully His arms.
Michelle Dunivant
February 28, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss...sending prayers to the family!!! I went to school with Cheryl and she will be missed.. She was a good person..
Sheilah Floyd(Crump)
February 28, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Celletta Brown
February 28, 2019
I'm in total lost of words to say how much I love you and miss you. There will be no other like you and it hurts so much to realize I can't call you and hear your voice cuz. You loved me when I didn't love myself. Always in my heart Heavy
Deb Blackmon Smith
February 28, 2019
To the family
Please accept my heartfelt prayers and condolences may GOD comfort and keep you during this time. Mathew 5:4
February 27, 2019
I Share 2/19/19 laughing with u about our pass life ,so I'll remember u just like that the night I kissed your forehead an walked away Love Your Cousin Ree❤❤❤❤
Rhoden Memorial Home
February 28, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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