Mrs. Whitley N. Cheevers

It is with heartfelt sympathy, the management and staff of Luke Strong and Son Mortuary, Ltd. are saddened to announce the passing of Whitley Natasha Norwood Cheevers, 35, of Powder Springs, Georgia. Whitley was born on April 29, 1990, in Beaufort, South Carolina, to Gilbert Norwood and Suzanne Norwood. She peacefully transitioned into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, January 11, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by her devotion to God, to her family, and to the people whose lives were touched by her kindness. She lived her life with purpose, led by grace and compassion, and loved with her whole heart. Whitley's life was a testament to love in action, and her memory will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Whitley was married to the love of her life, best friend and soulmate, DeMario Cheevers. To this union four amazing children were born: Ariel Cheevers, Nathaniel Cheevers, Champion Cheevers, and Patience Cheevers. She was a devoted wife and mother.

Her family best describes her as, one who was beautiful inside and out. She was a loving, compassionate and inspirational person. She had a beautiful smile that warmed any room she entered and a sweet spirit that drew people in effortlessly. She loved church and praising God. Faith was the foundation of her life. She loved to have fun, she loved to laugh, she loved dressing up, doing her make up, styling and braiding her hair, doing her nails, listening to music and spending time with her family and her cat, Grace.

Whitley's educational background includes a high school diploma from Tift County High School in 2008 and a Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science from Albany State University in 2017. She was currently employed as an insurance adjuster with Humana.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Marie Baker, Nathan Norwood, and Burton Hendriks.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband, DeMario Cheevers of Powder Springs, Georgia; her children, Ariel Cheevers, Nathaniel Cheevers, Champion Cheevers, and Patience Cheevers all of Powder Springs, Georgia; her parents, Gilbert and Suzanne Norwood of Tifton, Georgia; grandmother, June Hendriks of Tifton, Georgia; two brothers, Sidney Norwood (Natalie) of Spain and Jamison Norwood of Tifton, Georgia; one sister, Brittany Norwood of Tifton, Georgia; mother-in-law, Janice E. Cheevers of Valdosta, Georgia; father-in-law, Bruce Cheevers (Exhorter Anne) of Clearwater, Florida; special friends, Itzel Page, Adam Page and Amanda Kaeding all of Minneapolis, Minnesota and a host of other family and friends.

The celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. The committal service will conclude at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, Georgia.