Cheryl Elizabeth Nichols

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Posted by: Hayes Funeral Home
Date: Dec 05 2022 2:44 PM

Hayes Funeral Home
P.O. Box 387
Elba, AL 36323
(334) 897-2225

Cheryl Elizabeth Nichols, age 67, died at her mother’s home Saturday, December 3, 2022, due to complications from a stroke. Cheryl was born July 26, 1955, in Ozark, Alabama.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022, beginning at 11:30 AM at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Reneau officiating. Visitation will be held at Hayes Funeral Home on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM.

Cheryl graduated with a BS in Education from Troy University and a MS in Library Science from the University of South Alabama. She taught school in Florida and Georgia before returning to Alabama. Cheryl retired in 2015 from Mobile County Schools where she was a Media Specialist. She substituted awhile before taking a part-time position at Prichard Prep. Cheryl was a member of the Friends of the Library in Mobile where she served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer. She loved her Bunco group and Book Club, too. She especially enjoyed the book club when the books caused controversy. Cheryl loved “stirring the pot!!” Cheryl was always entertaining and full of information. She loved showing off her extensive vocabulary. She was quick to love but also put you in your place when needed. Cheryl loved music and attending concerts. She enjoyed a variety of music from Big Band to the 60’s and 70’s, Country and Pop.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, LTC James Nichols, Elba; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J A Turner, Dawson, Ga; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nichols, Dawson, Ga. and her sweet 21-year-old kitty, Baby.

Cheryl is survived by her mother, Ann T Nichols, Elba, Al; Best Sister Ever, Carole Mashburn (Chuck), Columbus, Ga; favorite niece, Ann Elizabeth Mashburn, Savannah, Ga; favorite nephew, Michael Mashburn, Columbus, Ga. and her favorite cousin, Melissa Burnett of Independence, Kentucky. Other survivors include her faithful and best friends, Jea Dudley, Cindy McMillan, Ann Nelson, and Mimi Thomas, all from Mobile, Al.

Please no flowers. Cheryl wanted to help other educators by creating a Scholarship for students in need at her Alma Mater- Troy University.

Donations may be made to the General Scholarship Fund - Cheryl E. Nichols Annual Scholarship Fund by clicking on the link below.

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Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama, is serving the Nichols family.

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