Cheryl was a kind and caring woman. You always felt loved after spending time with her. Cheryl passed away peacefully on Aug. 3, 2024, at the age of 73.
She was born on March 20, 1951, to Leland and Dorothy Cross. Cheryl grew up in Farmington and graduated from Farmington High School in 1969.
On Dec. 4, 1971, Cheryl married the love of her life, Dennis Marks, and remained married for 52 years until her final breath. Shortly after marriage, they moved to Chardon, where they lived for 50+ years. Cheryl and Dennis had one son, Michael Marks.
Cheryl took pride in raising Michael and stayed at home through most of his childhood, creating wonderful memories together. Once he was in middle school, she started working for the Geauga County Public Library and remained there for 24 years. In 2016, she retired as the fiscal officer.
While Michael was young, Cheryl loved attending his sporting events. She enjoyed vacationing with family, neighborhood parties, golfing, hiking and going to country concerts at Blossom Music Center.
After retirement, Dennis and Cheryl frequently went on cruises across the world. They also became snowbirds in Bradenton, Fla., each winter, where they spent time with friends.
Cheryl loved hanging out at the beach, going to restaurants and listening to live music.
When they weren’t traveling, Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was blessed with a grandson, Kamden, in 2014 and a granddaughter, Layla, in 2023.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Dennis; and their son, Michael, and his wife, Lori, and grandkids, Kamden and Layla, from Bay Village.
She also is survived by her sister, Carla Slusher, and her husband, Rob, and their children, Jessica and Robert, from Windsor.
A visitation for friends and family will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, from 5-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. A Memorial Service will follow at 7 p.m.
Cheryl will be greatly missed, but the love she shared will continue to live on in our memories forever.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the ALS Association (www.als.org).
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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