Cheryl Pollard Fisher
August 3, 1949 ~ February 24, 2010
RED OAK - Cheryl Pollard Fisher, 60, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 03, 1949 in Nash County, daughter of Bennie and Marion Pollard. She was preceded in death by her mother.
She was a nurse at Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount and dedicated her life to the care of others. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 42 years, Thomas Dwight Fisher; father, Bennie Pollard of Rocky Mount; daughter, Catryna Fisher Johnson and husband Jeremy of Dortches; three sons, Walter Brent Fisher and wife Ashton of Red Oak, Michael Bryant Fisher and wife Julie of Red Oak and Adam Scott Fisher and wife Ashley of Rocky Mount; and five grandchildren, Tyler Johnson, Samantha Fisher, Grayson Johnson, Michaela Fisher and Reid Fisher. She is also survived by four brothers, Wayne Pollard and wife, Loraine of Ohio, Mark Pollard and wife, Teresa of Currituck, Walt Pollard and wife, Patty of Wilmington and Mike Pollard and wife, Vickie of Rocky Mount; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7-8:30pm Friday, February 26, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service to remember Cheryl will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, February 27, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Upchurch officiating. Burial will follow at Red Oak Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Red Oak Fire Department, Red Oak Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash General.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Mark Graham and staff and to Dr. Douglas Boyette and Hospice of Nash General for the care and support given to Cheryl during her illness.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Cheryl was one of the nicest, sweetest people I have ever met. I feel fortunate to have known her. She was a wonderful mother to my daughter, Ashley, who married Cheryl’s youngest son. God bless the Fisher Family and know that our loss is definitely Heaven’s gain.
Dear Grandma,I know we only new each other for a short period but I could tell by the look in your eyes how much love you had for me.Remember our special kisses by way of rubbing heads.I will miss you but I will always hold on to the great memories that we made between us.With all my love,your grandson Reid.
Cheryl was a wonderful person, a very caring mother, as I had the pleasure of knowing her during her children’s youth. She was a devoted mother and loved her children dearly. May God be with you all . Stephanie Ramey,retired Pediatric Nurse
When God takes a mother, it always hurts the hearts of her children. God does give a gift and allows her to live within her children each day. God bless you Brent, I know your mother was proud of you.
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We are very sorry for your loss. The Morris Family
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Cheryl, We haven’t seen each other in years but I will always remember your gentle nature and loving heart. May God be with you and your family now and always.Pam Langley