Cheryl built a life marked by steady devotion and quiet strength. She worked as an administrative assistant at Premier Trucking, where her reliability and careful attention reflected the integrity she carried into all she did.
Beyond her work, Cheryl found her greatest joy in the simple, lasting gifts of family and home. She loved horses, swimming, gardening, and, most of all, her grandbabies—treasuring the time spent watching them grow and surrounding them with constant care. A woman of faith, she was a member of Meadow View Baptist Church.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Malcom "Mack" Hess; her children, Carrie Edwards, Jeremy Edwards, and Savannah Hess; her father, Jim Wood; and her brothers, Jeff Wood, Jamie Wood, Matt Wood, and Todd Wood. She is also survived by grandchildren, Blair Walker, Austin Edwards, Tristan Wood, Cambrie Beadle, and Haley Beadle; great-grandchildren, Rowen Ayala and Alessi Ayala; and nephews, Nelson (Nick) Hess, Anthony Hess, and niece, Kimmie Hess.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Tamara Thompson Wood, and her aunt, Mary Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 Wednesday, July 29 at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 in the chapel. Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Cheryl will be remembered with deep respect and enduring love, and her presence will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.
