Clariece Caviness Cheek

Clariece Caviness Cheek obituary

Clariece Caviness Cheek

Clariece Cheek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fry & Prickett Funeral Home - Carthage on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Clariece Caviness Cheek, 85, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Pinelake Rehabilitation Center.

Clariece was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed time spent with her family. She worked at Fidelity Bank and for over 40 years at Carolina Lace. Clariece was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for over 40 years. She loved the farm and farming with her husband, Lester. She enjoyed hay baling time and caring for the cows. The family remembers her beautiful flower garden, home cooking, especially German chocolate cake, and homemade biscuits. Clariece was a daughter of the late James Lexie and Myrtle Williams Caviness, and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lester; granddaughter, Kylie Cheek.

Clariece is survived by son: Kevin Cheek and wife Kristy; granddaughter: Kaci Jones and husband Avery; great grandchildren: Ada, Annie; sister: Catherine Brown; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Beulah Baptist Church, with Dr. Neal Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 1:30.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, 8454 Howards Mill Road, Bennett, NC 27208.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Peak Resources at Pinelake for the care and compassion shown to Clariece.

Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Cheek Family

Condolences may be made to pinesfunerals.com

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