Cheryl Cuningham Lefler
October 18, 1943 ~ January 4, 2025
Born in:
Clearwater, Florida
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville- Cheryl Cuningham Lefler, 81, of Hendersonville, died Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Hendersonville.
A native of Clearwater, FL, she was a daughter of the late Alston Cabell Cuningham and Virginia Brennan Cuningham. Cheryl was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy James “BJ” Lefler, a son, Jack Gregory “Greg” Barnett as well as a brother, David Carrington Cuningham.
Cheryl graduated from Valley Springs and Asheville Biltmore College. She retired from the Buncombe County Solid Waste Department.
Cheryl was known for being a very loving and selfless person that knew no stranger. She had a strong faith, believed in hard work and fighting for what she believed in, and she loved UNC Tar Heel basketball and her dog “Roy”. She was so proud of and had unconditional love for her kids and grandkids and enjoyed watching them grow and attending their activities.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Strickland; a son, Mike Barnett (Cheryl); a brother, Ken Cuningham (Judy); four grandchildren, Brittyn Johnson, Sarah Ashley Golob, Hunter Barnett and Jordan Dixon as well as two great-grandchildren, Graham and Dallas Johnson.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Mills River United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
In lieu of flowers, Cheryl’s family asks that you consider making a donation in her memory to Four Season’s Compassion for Life.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Memorial Service: January 12, 2025 2:00 pm
Mills River United Methodist Church
137 Old Turnpike Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828)891-7788
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To the best mother in law a girl could ever pray for. You gave to your family selflessly! I know you are reunited with your son. I love you Grandmommy and will see you again VERY soon.
Cheryl and I met at a hair salon in 1969. At this time she informed me of a job opening, in which I applied and became employed for eight years. The best job ever! I remember her for her beautiful smile and caring heart, she was a lovely person. To Cheryl’s family, sending prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Cindy, I have lots of memories of your mom & dad when worked in management @ Waste Management many years ago….Good people !!!
My dear forever friend.
Cheryl was a great 1st cousin —- one of the kindest and nicest people the good Lord ever put on this earth!
Our family visited their family frequently in Skyland and it was always a pleasure to be around her. I’ll never forget her gentle nature, beautiful smile and loving personality. All us old rugged Cuningham boys down here in the flat lands smile any time her name is mentioned. What an honest, friendly and Godly life she led! A prefect, positive influence for her family, as well as others around her.
I met Cheryl at Sunnybrook during March Madness last year. I was wearing my UNC sweatshirt and we made an immediate connection. That and my little dog Charley who accompanied me to visit. She told me all about her dog Roy Williams and enjoyed loving on Charley when we’d see her over the following months. She was a dear, sweet soul. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to your family.