Cheryl R. Smith

Cheryl Reese Smith, 61, of Franklin, died at her home of natural causes on November 22nd. She was born April 18, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Anna Mae Reese Smith and Keith "Dale" Smith.Cheryl was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High School and attended Edinboro College. She lived most of her life in Franklin until moving to South Carolina to work in the health care field and care for her mother. After her mother's death, Cheryl returned to Franklin, where she resided until her death.Cheryl was of the Lutheran faith. She was an avid Jimmy Buffett fan and belonged to the "Pittsburgh Parrot Head Club". She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steeler's and Pirate's fan. She enjoyed boating and being on the water. Cheryl was instrumental in organizing the first hydroplane boat race at Two Mile Run County Park, for which she received an award. She also enjoyed traveling around the country and overseas. She was also enjoyed music and had an extensive music collection.Cheryl loved her pets, especially her dog, Bama; but she especially loved her mother, whom she cared for until her death.Cheryl is survived by those she considered her "second family" - Joan Anderson (whom she called her 'second mother') and her family, Lessie Anderson Jasiota (who was her dear friend since kindergarten), and her dear friend Christina Dalmaso Crosby of South Carolina. She is also survived by her cousin, Carolyn and Jerry Barrows, and their family from Acworth, Georgia; her relatives, Lois Gilbert of Erie, and Tom and Walter Shattenburg of Shippenville; and her beloved companion - her dog, Bama.In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, and Gus Anderson, whom she considered her 'second father'.A Celebration of Life for Cheryl will be held on December 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the Franklin Elks Club Ballroom. All of her family and friends are welcome to attend.Funeral Services for Cheryl will be private and at the convenience of her family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin PA 16323.Family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com to send cards, online condolences, or for further information.