Cherrie M. Tidwell, 68, of Drummonds, TN.

It is with a heavy heart that we release you to heaven. You were a joyful, loving and loyal mother, wife and friend.

Your compassion touched many lives. You were a beacon of light in our life.

Cherrie was the only survivor of John and Katherine. She leaves behind a son, Howard Tidwell, and adopted daughter, Nicole Robertson, and a nephew, Johnny Tidwell.

She also leaves many who loved her.