Cheryl Faries Obituary
Cheryl Jean Faries was born on December 10, 1944 in Flint, Michigan to the late Allie and Geneva (Steinmeier) Buchanan and passed away on March 28, 2026, in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 81.
On October 11, 1984, Cheryl Buchanan and Gary Faries were united in marriage and were happily married until his passing on June 11, 2025.
Cheryl was a resident of Southeast Missouri for the entirety of her life and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri. She enjoyed crafting, painting, sewing and reading books.
Surviving family include her children, Troy (Holly) Faries, of Troy, Missouri, Glen Hodge, of Puxico, Missouri, Jamie (Shawnta) of Dexter, Missouri, Joey Faries, of Cobb Junction, Missouri, Wesley (Maria) Faries, of Puxico, Missouri and Sherry Trout, of Puxico, Missouri, 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, a brother, Dallas (Marla) Buchanan, of Dexter, Missouri and 2 sisters, Joy (Jeff) Buchanan, of Colfax, Wisconsin and Zena (Chuck) Onstott, of Tuscola, Illinois, as well as 16 nieces and 9 nephews.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gary, a daughter-in-law, Tammie Hodge, and a brother, Dennis Buchanan.
The family will be hosting a memorial service in her honor at a later date.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home
www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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301 N Walnut St PO Box 96, Dexter, MO 63841
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