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Barbara Cherry Obituary
AIKEN - BARBARA JEAN CHERRY, 85, beloved wife of 66 years of Dan Cherry, passed away, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Asheville, NC, Barbara was a daughter of the late Stephen R. Broyles and Agnes Marshall Lemley. She grew up in Asheville and moved to Aiken in 1957. Barbara and Dan were avid motorcycle riders into their 70's. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to her husband include two daughters, Patty Shelley (Don), Becky Roberts (Ted), all of Aiken; grandchildren, Patrice Fulmer (Adam), Ridge Spring, Donnell Reese (Jeremy), North Augusta, J. D. Roberts (Mary Carolyn), Aiken, Bryan Roberts (Haley), Aiken; great-grandchildren, Macie Fulmer, Emma Fulmer, Phebe Reese, Grant Reese.
A private graveside service will be held in Aiken Memorial Gardens with The Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).
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Kathryn Ridenhour
August 20, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Barry Long
August 19, 2020
Dan, Patty, Becky and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family during this time of loss. Barbara was such a wonderful friend and neighbor who always had a smile and a kind word. She was mother to many of us kids in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, in addition to Patty and Becky. Her legacy will live on in the hearts and lives of her family. All our love.
Barry and Jane Long
Barbara Nash
August 19, 2020
Dan and family sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Hugs and prayers for ALL.
Kris and Trevitt Boerstler
August 18, 2020
Barbara was always smiling! The sweetest lady! Her warmness and caring lives on in her wonderful family. She must've been a great mother because she raised an awesome family! We love you all and are so sorry for your loss.
Jimmy and Brenda Jones
August 18, 2020
Our hearts and Prayers are with all of you. It was a pleasure to know Mrs Cherry and her family. I pray God will give you peace and comfort and know you will see this precious Lady again in a much better place. We love all of you. Love Jimmy and Brenda Jones
Randy Talbert
August 18, 2020
Dan, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold and comfort you and all of the family. With love, Randy and Betsy Talbert
Tim, Pam, Bailey and Zach
August 18, 2020
Continued prayers of peace and comfort as we all grieve the loss of your dear Mama and Wife...we love you all
Sherrie Harville
August 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was such a sweet lady and I know all of your hearts are broken. I will keep all of your family in my prayers.
Brenda and Alan Willing
August 18, 2020
She was such a special lady! Always had a smile... and the warmest laughter! She will be missed but know she lives on in her children and grandchildren. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 18, 2020
Dan, It has been a long time since I would visit y'all at the Garage Apartment, hunt for arrowheads and fly gas model airplanes. May God comfort you and family.
Ralph Scurry Jr.
Callison, SC
Kari and Paul Bennett
August 18, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. What a wonderful friend she was, so sorry for your loss. Our love and friendship go out to your family. Hugs for all.
Dan Rogers
August 18, 2020
Loved your smile and laugh! Great lady and 2nd mother. Love you.
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