Cheryl Ann Bennet Burrell, age 63, of Akron, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday May 23
rd
, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 4
th
, 1957 and was an Alumni of Springfield High School, class of 1975. Cheryl was an avid gardener; she loved her flowers and plants. She enjoyed going on long adventurous rides on the Harley with her husband, visiting many picturesque locations all over the country. Cheryl loved all her dogs over the years–Champ, DQ, Konan, Peaches–and was a life-long animal lover. She was an absolute joy to be around and was the kind of friend that would do anything for you.
Cheryl is preceded in death by her dear father, Larry D. Bennet.
Cheryl is survived by her beloved husband and partner of 18 years, Richard J. Burrell; mother, Shirley (Bernie) Tournoux; sisters, Debbie (Denny) Thayer and Tina Bennet; brothers, Larry (Cheryl) Bennet and Kenny (Lori) Bennet; nieces, Crystal (Brad) Loar, Ashely Thayer, and Rachel (Jerry) Hennessy; nephew, Matthew Bennet; stepsons, William (Kate) Burrell and Matthew Burrell; and many grandchildren, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews.
The family would like to express gratitude to the care given by hospice and to all who came to help in her final days. She will be dearly missed.
Any donations can made to Humane society of Summit county in Cheryl’s memory. https://www.summithumane.org/
Condolences and special memories can be shared with the family online at
https://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/
Heritage Cremation Society
330.875.5770