Cherylyn Elaine Meade

Cherylyn Elaine Meade obituary, Smithsburg, MD

Cherylyn Elaine Meade

Cherylyn Meade Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. L. Davis Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Cherylyn Elaine Welch Meade, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025 at her residence in Clear Spring, Maryland.
Cheryl was born on November 16, 1965 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to Sandra Sue See Welch and Charles Elby Welch Sr.
Chery is survived by her life partner, Danny Reed of Clear Springs, MD. She also leaves behind two sons, BJ Bohrer of Falling Waters, WV and Justin Meade of Martinsburg, WV. One grandson, Jayce Meade. Two brothers, Charles E Welch, Jr & Celeste of Inwood, WV and Brian K Welch & Yvonne of Bunker Hill, WV.
Cheryl was predeceased by brother Mark A Welch and Sister Cathy M Jenkins.
Cheryl will also be missed by so many including her Aunt Betty Runion and niece Amy Welch-Smith and many other cousins, nieces, nephews, family, friends and Church Family.
Family was very important to Cheryl and she loved spending time with her grandson, family and friends. Cheryl worked most recently as an in-home caregiver and had a cleaning business.
Cheryl was a devout Christian and attended Church in Hancock, MD.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD. Online condolences may be shared at www.jldavisfh.com.

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