Cherryl Foote was born in Bainbridge, Georgia in October 8th, 1943. She was the daughter of Winifred and Weymon Whitehurst. Her siblings were Erlynn and Viki. She shared her life with Richard for the past 48 years and was mother to Richelle, Michael, and Allison as well as grandmother to Alaina, Westley, Connor, and Caitlyn. She spent many years as a homemaker which became her profession as an interior decorator in Atlanta since the early 80's. Most recently she resided in Big Canoe, Georgia.