2023
Cheryl “Cherie” L Sutton Crum, 77, of Lafayette left her earthly home on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her home in Lafayette to join her loved ones in Heaven. Cherie was born on May 24, 1945 in North Manchester, IN, the only child of Wayne and Frances Sutton, she was their whole world. She was a 1963 graduate of Manchester High School and attended Ball State University. In 1967 she married Robert “Bob” Crum and together they raised two beautiful children for sixteen years before divorcing. Cherie worked in sales most of her life at Carlton Jewelers, Firestone Auto Sales, Meyers Motors, Michael’s Furniture and Leath Furniture. Cherie loved mushroom hunting and for many years she and her mother took trips to Michigan with other family members to mushroom hunt. Her eyes would light up at the site of a mushroom popping up in the spring. She was an avid reader, she loved to play Euchre and many other games. You did not want to sit through an episode of Jeopardy or a game of scrabble with her because you would surely lose every time. Cherie was very creative and her kids have fond memories of the elaborate Halloween costumes she would make for them. She had a deep love of all animals and her family often referred to her as the animal whisperer. Cherie was fun-loving, carefree and always lived life on her own terms. She would often remark that she was just an old hippy. Of all the things she loved there was nothing she loved more than her children, grandchildren and most recently her great grandchildren who loved to go to Gammy’s house because they knew they weren’t allowed to leave without a handful of candy from her stash. Cherie is survived by loving family. Her son: Chris (Tammy) Crum of Lafayette. Daughter: Jennifer (John) Crum Walrave of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Grandchildren: Tori (Jordan) Long and Carson Crum of Lafayette, Sr Airman Cooper Crum of Columbus, MS., Jagger Walrave of Oxford, MS and Jade Walrave of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Great grandchildren: Boston and Bristol Long of Lafayette. Long time best friend: Becky Burton of Lafayette and her loyal dog, Jett, who literally protected her to the very end. She is preceded in death by her parents, the father of her children and many pets along the years that were lucky enough to be loved by her.
The family invite friends to visit Friday, March 24, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. A short service will begin at 7:00pm at Outpost Catering, 2501 Old US 231, Lafayette, IN 47909. To continue the celebration of Cherie’s life, the family invite friends to stop by Sgt. Preston’s in the Purdue Room, 6 N 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN 47905 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Memorials may be given to Natalie’s Second Chance Shelter via Venmo @NSCShelter or PayPal @paypal.me/nataliessecondchanceor Grant’s House, 1500 Salem Street, Lafayette, IN 47904.
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Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel in Flora is honored to serve the Crum Family.
Condolences for the family 06
Kierra M. Corbin
March 21, 2023 9:52 am ·Amazing woman with a very loving family. She will be very missed by all. Prayers for the Crum family during this devastating time.
Love,
Kierra M. Corbin
Jennifer Snyder & Family
March 21, 2023 1:09 pm ·Cherie will be missed. Raising my glass to toast to her life well-lived. Condolences to her amazing family.
Dee Dee Lamb
March 21, 2023 2:36 pm ·Dear Chris, Jenny, Tammy and Crum Family,
Cherie will be greatly missed and well remembered! She was warm-hearted and kind and always good to me, my dad and brother Mike and sister Debbie. May your memories of her bring a smile and know I am sorry for your loss! She will be missed.
Warm Regards,
Dee Dee
Terry Maddox
March 23, 2023 4:36 am ·A beautiful lady with a heart of gold, all who knew her will be saddened by the news of her passing! May the sadness of her passing be alleviated by the warm smiles in our hearts as we think of her in the days ahead! Rest in peace my dear sweet friend !
Steve Hates
March 23, 2023 12:58 pm ·God has gained an angel you will be in my thoughts forever
Steve Gates
March 23, 2023 12:59 pm ·God has gained an angel you will be in my thoughts forever
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