Cheryl Lynn Gulley Rose Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cheryl Gulley Rose “Cherie”, age 73, of Nashville, North Carolina died peacefully in her home on December 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. A native of Nashville, she is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Barringer Gulley. She is survived by her husband, David, and her daughters, Michelle Rose Tanner (Jimbo) of Raleigh, Maria Rose Lambert (Tommy) of Nashville, and Meredith Rose Sawyer (Ken) of Rocky Mount and her grandchildren, John Montgomery “Jack” Tanner, Elijah David “Eli” Tanner, Anna Clayton Tanner, Mackenzie Rose Lambert, Caleb Thomas Lambert, Christian Ives Sawyer, David Barringer Sawyer, and Sarah Dunn Sawyer. Cherie attended college at Meredith College in Raleigh, earning a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Math in May 1969. During her final year of college, she married her childhood sweetheart, David. After graduation, they moved back to their hometown and she began teaching at Cooper’s Elementary School in Nashville. Once her first daughter was born, she found joy in raising her girls and being a supportive wife. Cherie spent much of her time being an active member of Elm Grove Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school, led Vacation Bible School, and served as choir director. Additionally, she served on the social committee and was always available to help wherever she was needed. Her strawberry cakes were always a favorite at any social event. Cherie influenced many lives, showing her love through acts of service. Her attention to detail and ability to organize was one of her most admired traits and was displayed many times as she directed weddings for family and friends. She found happiness in being active, which often included walking through downtown Nashville each morning with her best friend, who also happened to be her mother, or joining friends for morning exercise class. Cherie enjoyed spending hours in her yard, which was evident by the beautiful flowers. Hardly anyone visited without remarking on her overflowing window boxes. While she had many gifts, Cherie was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She adored parenting her three daughters and was actively involved in their education at Rocky Mount Academy, serving as PTA president, board member, substitute teaching, and always cheering in the crowd at their athletic events. As the girls grew older, she joined her husband in his farming business and enjoyed working alongside him ensuring all things in toffice ran smoothly. Although she had a full life before, Cherie would say the best part began on the day of her 50th birthday, when her first grandchild was born. She cherished her role as “Nana”, making each of her eight grandchildren feel special. She delighted in spending time with them, whether at their school events, the annual beach week, sleepovers, time in the kitchen or in the backyard watching them swim and play. Cherie was loved by many, and her last months were filled with visits, meals, cards and flowers from friends and family near and far. The family would like to thank 3HC Hospice for their skilled assistance in making Cherie’s final days comfortable and peaceful. The family would also like to thank caregivers Adaline “Lene” Davis and Angie Daniel for their compassion, care, and friendship. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Cherie’s memory to the Autism Society of North Carolina or 3HC Hospice Care of Wilson. Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 5:00-7:00PM at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:00AM with Rev. Jesse Mooney officiating in the chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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Cheryl Lynn Gulley Rose

June 12, 1948 - December 17, 2021