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Shirley Cheatham Obituary

CHEATHAM, Shirley A. 73, of Lakeland and formally Seminole, passed Nov. 17, 2009, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Moved to Pinellas County in 1978, from her native Kentucky. A retired Public Affairs Director for General Electric / Lockead Martin Plant. She is survived by her loving husband Rudy; 3 sons, David and Kevin of Lakeland, Dale (Libby) of Seminole, 2 daughters, Deanna Russell of Seminole and Denise Cheatham of Lakeland; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 11 am at Mohn Funeral Home, 9700 Seminole Blvd. in Seminole. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to All Children's Hospital, or Grace Presbyterian Church in Pinellas Park. www.mohnfuneralhome.com Mohnfuneralhome & Cremations Seminole, 727-393-3481

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 19, 2009.

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John Mueller

November 23, 2009

My condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Laura Harvey-Cheatham

November 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shirley was a wonderful woman and it is great that ya'll have such terrific and loving memories of her life to share together.

Roger Cheatham

November 21, 2009

Uncle Rudy and family I am sorry to hear about Aunt Shirley. I loved her and all of you all. May God hold you and keep you in his arms.

Gina Engerer(Herrington)

November 20, 2009

Dale, I haven't seen you in a long time. We went to high school together, I worked for the sheriff's office and saw you at work sometimes. Anyways, I wanted to tell you my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God keep his loving arms wrapped around you.

Cheryl

November 20, 2009

Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. If I can do anything please let me know. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Cheryl

Keith Kuehr

November 19, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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