Cheryl L. Faulk

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend, Cheryl Louise Faulk, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on December 23, 1957, in New York City, Cheryl brought joy and love to everyone she met. She was the daughter of Hopie Carol Faulk and was lovingly raised by her great uncle Allen Merrick and great aunt Mary Merrick, who instilled in her values of kindness, resilience, and compassion. Cheryl was a beacon of light and strength for her family. As a mother and grandmother, she provided unwavering support, endless love, and a nurturing home filled with warmth and laughter. Her children and only grandchild was the center of her world, and she took immense pride in their accomplishments and happiness. As a sister and daughter, Cheryl loved her family, always offering a listening ear, a comforting hug, and words of wisdom. She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones and created lasting memories that will be treasured forever. In elementary school she became best friends with the Parker sister, Donna, Jackie, Asa, and Sheila. They shared an unbreakable bond. In 1975 she graduated from Central Commercial High School. After high school she moved to Lumberton, North Carolina where she had her first child Mark and later, she would return to New York and give birth to Michael and Aaron. While in New York she worked for Macy’s where she developed her amazing sense of style and later at Saint Luke's Hospital until 1997 when Cheryl and her sons moved to Pennsylvania. In 2012 Cheryl attended Villanova University and she earned her Alcohol and Drug Counseling. She always had a passion to help others. Cheryl loves the Lord and was baptized at First Calvary Baptist in Chester. She held the role of Sunday School Director at St. Paul’s AME Zion Church in Media and during this time she hosted fashion shows and Tea Parties to support the scholarship that she created in the memory of her sons Michael and Aaron. Through this scholarship she was able to assist multiple young adults with money for college. Later in her life Cherly would join Mount Pleasant Baptist church and continue her life passion of helping others as a member of the Missionary Group. She enjoyed visiting with the seniors and singing gospel songs with them, but her true joy came when she worked with the middle school kids at Toby Farms Middle school helping them stay positive and focused on their future. Her friendships were marked by loyalty, understanding, and genuine care. Cheryl’s friends knew her as someone who was always ready to lend a hand, share a smile, and brighten their day with her infectious positivity. Her legacy of love and friendship will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Cheryl’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, and community. Her presence will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will remain a guiding light for all who were fortunate enough to know her. She loved music, fashion, she was a beautiful, sharp, loving, smart, hilarious woman who will truly be missed.

Cheryl L. Faulk

December 23, 1957 - June 27, 2024