Cheri Self Obituary
Cheri will be remembered for being smart, funny, and someone who never met a stranger. She had a warm, welcoming spirit and a quick wit that put people at ease, she brought laughter and connection to all who knew her. Cheri shared a deep and loving bond with her longtime partner, Timothy Mathie. She is also survived by her brother, Neal Self and his wife, Kim; nephew, Seann; father in law, Guy Milton Mathie of Big Spring, Texas; brother in laws, Jon and Russ Mathie; many nieces and nephews locally and across Canada.
A service honoring Cheri's life will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
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PATRICIA
January 17, 2026
Rest in peace Cheri your gone way to soon you were such a wonderful person
Carolyn Holcomb
January 16, 2026
Cheri, you were such a precious person, inside and out. You will surely be missed. We are all so thankful to have witnessed and purchased your beautiful artistic work. Rest in Peace Cheri.
Luther Bullock
December 28, 2025
Rest in peace Cheri
Cristina Davenport
December 22, 2025
Expressing our deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Cheri´s daily presence will be greatly missed by all of us at the OCTC.
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Teresa Walker
December 21, 2025
I love you and will remember your laugh forever in my heart Your talent was unmatched. My deepest condolences to Tim and the family.
Jacquie Milne
December 20, 2025
Vic DeSantis
December 20, 2025
My sincere condolences to Tim and the Self family. Cheri was a dear friend and I will miss her.
Sharon Kaiser Martin
December 20, 2025
My condolences to her family. She was a sweet and talented person. Fly high and rest well sweet Cheri.
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