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Cheryl Lynn Ashby
1959 - 2013
Cheryl Lynn Ashby
1959 - 2013
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BORN
1959
DIED
2013
Cheryl Ashby Obituary
Cheryl is survived by her husband, James Vince Ashby; mother, Diana Adair; daughter, Cristina Ashby; son, William Michael Acosta.
Family and friends will gather to remember Cheryl at a visitation Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 4:00 until 8:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 South Dickerson Rd Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Sundberfg-Olpin Mortuary 495 S. State Street, Orem, Utah. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Hills in Provo, Utah.
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Oz
August 17, 2013
She'll definitely be missed. A great voice and smile. Why does bad things happen to good people?
Karen Reed-Ortiz
August 7, 2013
Cheryl and I were friends back in high school and I'm so sorry that we lost touch over the years but from what others have said I can tell that she never lost her infectious laugh and welcoming smile. My heart breaks for her family. You will all be in my prayers. I was blessed to call her my friend.
August 1, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to all of this beautiful woman's family and friends.
Most sincerely, The Muehleman Family
Carmie Castaldo
July 25, 2013
Cheryl was an incredibly sweet person. For someone so petite, she had a huge heart, talent & personality. She will sadly be missed by so many & remembered fondly.
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Elizabeth Slifer
July 22, 2013
Vince, you and the family are in my prayers!
Cathy Iverson(Quinones)
July 22, 2013
My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 22, 2013
Diana and family;
My thoughts and love are with all of you today. Cheryl was beautiful. I love
you and want you to know that I am here if I can be of any help to you.
Your friendship means so much to me. My sincere sympathy at this time.
Love, Joyce Bohnet (Las Vegas, NV)
Katherine Mardesich
July 21, 2013
Very saddened for Vince, Christina, Michael and Aunt Diana. Praying for comfort for you all.
Arthur Seguban
July 20, 2013
Sad.so young.my condolences to the family.
Arthur Seguban,Chicago.lvhs76
Steven Womack
July 20, 2013
Criss, our thoughts are with you at this terrible time. I was delighted to have had the chance to meet your mother at your graduation... I'm so terribly sorry.
Steven Womack
Reg & Nancy Harper
July 20, 2013
It is with great sadness for us to learn of your loss. Cheryl was a beautiful person, with contagious laugh and the voice of an angel. It is difficult to understand why such hardship befalls us, when those we love, are taken so early in their lives. Hopefully the below passage will comfort you during the most difficult time. It is with the heartfelt belief that your love will continue to endure until you meet again.
“Our thoughts turn to those whom we have loved and who no longer are in our midst. Though vanished from our sight, they live in our heart. For goodness is indestructible and that was good in their lives endures forever. God enfolds them in the mystery of eternity as we embrace them in undying memory.
Our sorrow is to have lost them; our privilege is to have known them; our responsibility is to build on their achievements. For we honor them best when we share with others what they meant to us, and strive to fulfill the hopes and dreams they cherished.”
Laurie Christensen
July 20, 2013
There is no one who could light up a room more than Cheryl, with beauty, sparkling personality, and the voice of an angel. My sincerest sympathy to you Vince, Cristina, Michael, and Diana. I can not imagine your grief. She will forever be in my heart. Laurie (coffee)
liz grabill
July 20, 2013
I will always remember Cheryl as the best mother, wife, and daughter of bill and Diana, and all of us that had that special place in her life.Love you always Cheryl.Liz
mick archer
July 20, 2013
Dear Cheryl,
Though I haven't seen you and Vince since you worked with my band at my brother's wedding in Chicago in 1992, I have often remembered fondly your great voice and lovely personality. By coincidence(?), I swear you popped into my head just last week! This is all so very sad for the living, but you are in a better place now, so God bless you and receive your spirit..
Michelle Soland
July 19, 2013
Cristina I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know she cherished every minute with you and will still be cheering you on from heaven. Remember the special moments and I hope you and your dad can help each other through this. Take care. Michelle soland
George and Jill Moore
July 19, 2013
We hope that everything that made Cheryl so special will live on in your hearts as beautiful memories. Our thoughts are with you.
Lisa Birk - Kowallis
July 19, 2013
I am Richard & Jenelle Birk's oldest daughter, Lisa. Cheryl, my younger brother David, and other cousins, Laura & Katherine all had their birthdays within months of each other. When we were growing up in California, I can remember several times we would combine their birthdays. We would enjoy so much being together, getting all dressed up and playing games and having lots of food. It saddens me, as the years went by, that we lost touch and weren't able to get together as much. But our families and love are eternal and we know that she is with our Heavenly Father. Cherish those memories and fun times you had with her, as she will always be in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill & Cristina.
David Jennings
July 19, 2013
Dear Vince and family, I was so saddened to hear the news of Cheryl's passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you in this most difficult time. I will always remember Cheryl for our once a year Bevitones gig, and how she treated everybody with love and a wonderful sense of humor.
Amy Birk
July 19, 2013
Dear Vince and Family:
I don't have much to add to what others have already said. (I "ditto" what Scott Birk has already shared. Scott is my oldest brother. I am Richard's (Diana's brother) youngest daughter. I will always remember the last time I heard Cheryl talking with her Mom. I was in Las Vegas visiting Diana. How fun it was to talk about "girl" stuff and my favorite singer, Barry Manilow. In her perfect voice, we sang some "Barry" songs together and just had the best laugh. Then, Diana told Cheryl she was taking me to Trader Joe's - a place I had never experienced. Cheryl told Diana about a new frozen dinner and how many wonderful "figure-friendly" foods they had available for purchase. It was great!! Like Scott, I wish we had been able to be together more often. I send my heartfelt wishes to you at this difficult time. I understand, having lost a nephew in February and also my older brother David 13 years ago -- (David was only 6 months older than Cheryl in age). I truly believe that Cheryl's spirit lives on and one day all of us will be reunited once again. Please try to keep this hope in your heart. I will be waiting to give you big hugs on Tuesday. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With much love,
Dave and Mary
July 19, 2013
Please know Dave and I have the most favorable and joyous regards for you and Cheyrl. Cheryl's vibrant and loving personality was infectious. She will be in our hearts forever. May you and your children take comfort knowing she was loving and loved.
May peace and love heal your hearts.
mary and Dave Wagner
Scott Birk
July 19, 2013
Dear Vince and Family,
As one of Cheryl's cousins, I remember her from our growing up years in California when our families would get together for holidays and other get-togethers. Her energy made her the life of the party as I remember her always playing the part of an actress of one kind or another. She was always so happy. I treasure those memories and I'm sorry that we lived so far apart as adults. We just recently lost a son of our own, so I know this is a most difficult time. But, please know that Cheryl is now with her Heavenly Father and that she will continue to love you and your family and she'll be as close as she can be. She'll watch over you all and I know that there will be a grand reunion someday when we will all be together again. God bless you all.
Laura Kelly
July 19, 2013
Vince, Mike & Criss, know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We feel so blessed that the girls meeting in middle school allowed us to get to know very special people. It also allowed us to share the love of music with you. We know that Cheryl has sung her way to heaven. Grief fades and memories last. Peace be with you all.
The Kelly Family-Kevin, Laura, Aly & Em
Pamela Ryan
July 19, 2013
Dear Vince,
I am so very sorry to hear about Cheryl's passing. Please know you have my deepest sympathy. I hope you feel Gods arms around you, comforting you... You are in my thoughts and prayers... Pam
Tom & Alice Knoebl
July 19, 2013
Our tears run heavy for our friend Cheryl.
She now truly has the voice of an angel.
Our love and prayers are with you Vince, Michael and Christina.
July 19, 2013
Vince, Michael & Criss, our hearts and thoughts are with you through this difficult time. We are so lucky to have met through our girls at Westfield Middle School. We will remember her always and the times we shared together. We know that Cheryl has sung her way to heaven. Peace be with you all.
The Kelly Family-Kevin, Laura, Aly & Em
Donna Tauler
July 19, 2013
Cheryl was an amazing person. I have never meet anyone like her. The memories I have are wonderful and hysterical, the Kiss concert, Freddy vs Jason, just to name two.
She touched so many lives,She will be missed.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. My words can not express the hurt in my heart.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
peggy&mikel tucker-lunsford
July 19, 2013
so sorry for your loss.god be with you and your family in this difficult time.
peggy tucker lunsford
Janet Ashby
July 19, 2013
We cannot see you with our eyes or hear you with our ears. But in our minds we hear you singing and we will always remember the happy times we shared with family and friends. Love, Patrick and Janet Ashby Homa, Children and Grandchildren
July 18, 2013
"My heart is very heavy today. I will miss my best friend Cheryl but her love remains a constant light always with me. My sincere sympathy to the family and we send love."
Holly & Mark
July 18, 2013
Vince,
I was sad to hear about Cheryl. Angela told me yesterday, and I know it's been awhile since we talked, but my memories of you both are deep in my heart. I miss our times working in the band together, many wonderful times.
Your friend,
Myles
Marna
July 18, 2013
I'm so sorry for Vince and Michael and Criss, or as Cheryl used to call her as a little girl, "Christina" as she ran around in her little thing that she sat in that had wheels and ran into me among other things.
My little friend, the glitz queen went back very very far. I'm kinda at a loss for words right now.
Our condolences to you all.
Lynne Ochs
July 18, 2013
My prayers are with you all...what a tragic loss..Gods love consumes us in a time like this...allow him in...
Rich, Karri, David & Christopher Klemmer
July 18, 2013
Our hearts are sad. Cheryl was the kindest lady we knew. We were blessed to have her in our lives. May your memories always bring a smile to your face and warmth to you heart!
Mark Richardson
July 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss, Peace be with you and your family....Love Remains...
Cathy DeMartino
July 18, 2013
Vince .. Savor the memories. Today they hurt.. next year they will make you smile. Let the kids be strong for you, and you for them. Breath.. and smile for the life you had. Cherish it. Hugs and prayers. Cathy
July 18, 2013
I am so sorry to about Cheryl's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy and I hope you find comfort in knowing she is in good hands.........God's hands.
Denise, Harold Fudge
July 18, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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