She worked at Miles Laboratories while she was studying her degree in the research department. After Miles Labs, she moved to Chicago to work as a Bio-Chemist/Enzymologist. She leveraged her skills and abilities to further her career in research, and eventually moved to Burlington, NC. At one point she helped create the critical components for testing illegal drugs in the saliva of individuals. She retired from research, obtained a Master's in Industrial Technology (Focus in Occupational Safety) from East Carolina University in 2005 and then taught part-time in the Alamance School District.
Cheryl met the love of her life, John D. Gaddy, in 1995, and married him on Oct 11, 1998. He survives her. They both enjoyed breeding Corgis and going to dog shows. They also loved to cook.
Cheryl was dedicated to the Girl Scouts her entire life. She was a troop leader and held various positions in North Carolina's organization.
Cheryl's father passed away on Dec 30, 2015. She is survived by her 93-year-old mother, Rose, of Maumelle, Arkansas; her sister, Sandy Schwartz of Oakton, VA; her brother, Gordon (Roxana) Schwartz; and nieces: Hannah and Juliana of Orange Park, Florida; many cousins; and many adopted daughters and friends from the Girl Scouts.
Services will be held Wednesday, Oct 4, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, Mishawaka, followed by burial at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery in Mishawaka, St Joseph County, Indiana, Rabbi Meir Bulman officiating.
To send condolences to the family, log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Oct. 3, 2017
She worked at Miles Laboratories while she was studying her degree in the research department. After Miles Labs, she moved to Chicago to work as a Bio-Chemist/Enzymologist. She leveraged her skills and abilities to further her career in research, and eventually moved to Burlington, NC. At one point she helped create the critical components for testing illegal drugs in the saliva of individuals. She retired from research, obtained a Master's in Industrial Technology (Focus in Occupational Safety) from East Carolina University in 2005 and then taught part-time in the Alamance School District.
Cheryl met the love of her life, John D. Gaddy, in 1995, and married him on Oct 11, 1998. He survives her. They both enjoyed breeding Corgis and going to dog shows. They also loved to cook.
Cheryl was dedicated to the Girl Scouts her entire life. She was a troop leader and held various positions in North Carolina's organization.
Cheryl's father passed away on Dec 30, 2015. She is survived by her 93-year-old mother, Rose, of Maumelle, Arkansas; her sister, Sandy Schwartz of Oakton, VA; her brother, Gordon (Roxana) Schwartz; and nieces: Hannah and Juliana of Orange Park, Florida; many cousins; and many adopted daughters and friends from the Girl Scouts.
Services will be held Wednesday, Oct 4, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, Mishawaka, followed by burial at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery in Mishawaka, St Joseph County, Indiana, Rabbi Meir Bulman officiating.
To send condolences to the family, log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Oct. 3, 2017
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