Cheryl Waters Obituary
Cheryl Lynn (Smith) Waters, 69, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1956, to the late William Ralph Smith and Dorris Faye Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Scott “Scotty” Smith.
Cheryl is survived by her daughters, Kelli Ansari and Angela Waters; brother, Robert Smith; grandchildren, Alyssa Watson, Lana Watson, Whitney Watson, Wyatt Bradshaw, and Rowen Conkright.
To honor her wishes, her body was cremated, and no services will be held.
The family asks that donations be made to Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home to assist in final expenses.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Cheryl Lynn (Smith) Waters.
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