Sheron Allen Cheek, age 73, of Bedford, died on Monday, December 7, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Bedford County on May 16, 1947, a daughter of the late Homer F. and Lina Ramsey Allen. She was a retired nurse and member of Pecks Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Sheron was preceded in death by all 9 of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roger W. Cheek; Son & Daughter-in-Law, Michael S. & Debi B. Cheek, Evington; Daughter & Son-in-Law, April Cheek-Messier & John P. Messier, Bedford; seven Grandchildren; Marah Cheek, Shane Cheek, Benjamin Messier, Emily Messier, Anna Messier, James Messier, Scott Messier. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who she loved deeply. A private funeral service for the family will be conducted on Thursday, December 10, 2020 by the Rev. Bryan Sheehan. A public celebration of Sheron’s life will be announced at a later date. Memorials in Sheron’s name may be made to Pecks Baptist Church, 1020 Pecks Road, Bedford, VA 24523 or the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, LTD, PO Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523. Arrangements are by Burch-Messier Funeral & Cremation Service, Bedford.
