Cheryl Gano

Mrs. Cheryl Irene Gano, age 57 of Marble, passed away Friday, January 18, 2008 at Murphy Medical Center. Mrs. Gano was born Wednesday, November 22, 1950 in Duval County Florida. to the late James O'Hara and Irene Pretatt O'Hara. A music major at the University of Florida. Mrs. Gano loved to quilt, crochet and square dance. Was a former girl scout and girl scout leader. She was a life long learner, at time of death she taking classes at Tri-County Community College in Murphy for her BSN degree in Nursing. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Cheryl Lyons.

Survivors include: mother, Irene Akins; husband, Jack Gano of Marble, NC; daughter, Lori Flores of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; step-daughter, Jill Arlene Gano; 9 grandchildren, Kysa, Xzyla, Jace, Keelan, Michael, Madeline, Zoe, Jill, and Noah, 2 sisters and 1 brother, Sharon, Carolyn and Tommy; 2 step-sons, Kevin Gano and David Gano.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date by the family.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, North Carolina entrusted with arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.