Cheryl Myers

Cheryl Myers, age 80, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her home in Portland.

Cheryl was born on August 15, 1941 to Paul and Eva Ellen (Hathaway) Martin.  She graduated from Portland High School and married William “Bill” Myers on May 6, 1961.  He passed away on April 12, 2019.

Cheryl loved helping others and was sweet to everyone.  She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren more than anything.  She was extremely proud of them all and loved spending time with them. They all were her happiness.

Cheryl was an avid collector of antiques and Portland memorabilia. She donated most of her collection to the Jay County Historical Society where she was a life member.  Cheryl had her own floral shop years ago and loved doing floral arrangements, crafts, and putting puzzles together.  Cheryl enjoyed attending Fellowship Baptist Church with her sister Eva Lou.  She was the founder of girls’ softball in Portland and a former member of the Portland Optimist Club.

Survivors include:

Her children:  Chuck Myers (wife Janet) – Bryant

Lori Sims (husband Jeff) – Portland

Steve Myers (wife Deb) – Portland

Carol Pfeifer (husband Andy) – Sanford, North Carolina

Sisters:  Eva Lou Enyart - Portland

Mary Brotherton (Wayne) - Portland

Brother:  David Martin (wife Linda) - Portland

10 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Myers, her parents; Eva Ellen and Paul Martin, a brother; Paul Martin, Jr. and in-laws Ray and Faye (Trobridge) Myers.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Cheryl’s life will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.  Pastor Hugh Kelly will officiate the service and burial will follow at Little Salamonia Cemetery, southeast of Portland.