Rev. Cheryl Lunn

Cheryl J. Lunn

Without warning or farewell, Rev. Cheryl J. Lunn, 50, exited this life into her next life after a fatal car accident in Greensboro, NC on Sept. 11, 2007.

Rev. Cheryl J. Lunn will be memorialized in two services. The first memorial service will be held at Bethel AME Church in Greensboro, NC on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. The Delta Sigma Theta Omega Omega Service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Woodard Funeral Home, Inc. of Greensboro, NC.

The second memorial service will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Timmonsville, SC, on Tuesday, September 18th at 5 p.m. The Delta Sigma Theta Omega Omega Service will begin 4:30 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bowman Funeral Home of Timmonsville, SC.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Morgan A. Lewis Scholarship Trust, c/o Wachovia Branch #20008, 3001 Randleman Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.

Cheryl Lunn entered this world Oct. 18, 1956, as the fourth of six daughters of the late Rev. David J. and Mrs. Gladys Bristow Lunn. Raised in Timmonsville, SC, Cheryl was an active member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, in Hartsville, SC, where her father was the pastor.

Graduating a year early at the top of her class at Lamar High School, Cheryl attended the University of South Carolina on scholarship. A year later, she married Albert Woods, a soldier and athlete from her hometown of Timmonsville, SC. After living near Fort Dix, NJ, she returned home to continue her studies at Morris College (her parents alma mater) and ultimately graduated from Francis Marion College. While at Francis Marion, Cheryl became a member of the Xi Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

After completing the ROTC program at Francis Marion College, Cheryl entered the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant. Her military service afforded her various leadership positions in the Signal Corps with duty stations at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC, Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA, and NATO Headquarters, SHAPE Belgium.

In 1985, Cheryl married Capt. E.F. Lewis and later gave birth to their cherished daughter, Morgan Amanda. Later, she opted for an early retirement to give more personal attention to her family. Relocating to Greensboro, Cheryl created her new niche and made a home for her family beyond comparison.

It was while living in Greensboro that Cheryl answered her calling to the ministry. In 2005, she began studies at Payne Theological Seminary (Ohio). Cheryl was welcomed into the Persimmon Grove AME Church family, where she was ordained and served in various ministries with the church. Cheryl also worshiped with Bethel AME Church, where she especially enjoyed lifting her voice with the gospel choir. She will be remembered for her faithful and dedicated service with the Western North Carolina Conference of the AME Church.

Cheryls love for people and giving spirit was evident through her work in customer service with Wachovia Bank. Cheryl touched many lives, both customers and employees. Exhibiting strength and conviction, Cheryl lifted others with her energy, humor and commitment to doing things in an appointed order. She was a steadfast friend who always put the needs of others before her own. Cheryls door was open to all, and the coffee pot was always on.

Cheryl Lunn mapped her life according to the word of God. She knew who she was and whose she was. She loved life and music. She loved books and learning. She treasured spiritual growth. Most especially, she loved Morgan and motherhood.

In addition to her parents, Cheryl was predeceased by two sisters: Mrs. Garcia Lunn Alston of Hackensack, NJ and Ms. Rebecca S. Lunn of Timmonsville, SC.

Survivors include her daughter, Ms. Morgan A. Lewis of Durham, NC; sisters: Mrs. Deborah J. Lunn Greene of Effingham, SC; Mrs. Rennie L. Lunn McAllister of Timmonsville, SC; Mrs. Andrea W. Lunn-Herring of Timmonsville, SC; brothers-in-law: Mr. James N. Alston of Hackensack, NJ; Mr. Reginald Greene of Effingham, SC; Mr. Morris McAllister of Timmonsville, SC; four nieces: Mrs. Regina G. Pompey of Timmonsville, SC, Ms. Bonita O. Greene of Columbia, SC; Ms. Melanie J. Alston of Hackensack, NJ, and Ms. Alisa L. Alston of Amman, Jordan; a nephew, Mr. David J. Lunn II of Timmonsville, SC; an aunt, Mrs. Clyde B. Smith of Florence, SC; an uncle, Mr. Elsworth Bradley of Florence, SC; a grandniece, Ms. Courtney J. Pompey and one grandnephew, Mr. R. Joseph Pompey, both of Timmonsville, SC; her work families at Wachovia and Bennett College, cousins, god sisters, sorors, choir members, friends and church families in South and North Carolina. Cheryl will be remembered as a beloved mother, sister, aunt, clergywoman, friend, and colleague.