Cheryl Lynn Wathen

Cheryl Lynn Wathen, 38, of Tallahassee died Thursday, April 6, with most of her family at her side. Cheryl was born October 4, 1978, in Tallahassee, to Charles Wathen, Jr. and Tammi Bauldree Wathen. She was the first grandchild born on both sides of her family, and was dearly cherished by her grandparents, especially her Papa and Mammy Bauldree with whom she spent nearly every day until their passing. Cheryl attended North Florida Christian School from kindergarten through high school, and graduated with honors in 1996. Her 20-year career began as a workers compensation adjuster with Sewell Dodd & Broxton and York Claims Service. Cheryl later but moved into the field of auto collision shop operations and management, having worked with Quality Body Shop, University Collision Center, and Champion Chevrolet. For the last three years, Cheryl worked as an auto insurance adjuster for State Farm Insurance covering all of Tallahassee and outlying areas. Cheryl excelled in everything she did, but her proudest and greatest achievement in her life is her son, Ben. From the moment Ben was born, Cheryl’s life and heart were filled with overflowing love. Her son was always first and foremost in her life, and she was intent on raising him to be an honorable man, which she truly accomplished. Cheryl and Ben especially enjoyed their late-night secret talks, playing video games, and going out to breakfast. In Ben’s words, “She was the greatest Mom ever. We always told each other, I love you to the Moon and back.” Cheryl also enjoyed reading, puzzles, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Charles and Tammi Wathen, Cheryl is also survived by her amazing son, Benjamin Wathen; her loving sister, Shannon Wathen; two aunts, Cindy Bryant (Larry) and Amy Barrett; two uncles, Jerome Wathen and Rusty Wathen; two cousins, Callie Nettles and Christie Thompson (Cody); grandfather Charles Wathen, Sr.; plus, two great aunts and many other cousins. Cheryl was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth “Papa” and Edna “Mammy” Bauldree; and Geraldine “Grandma” Wathen; one aunt, Laura Bauldree Johnston, and one uncle, Kenneth Bauldree, Jr. Cheryl will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, goofy sense of humor, strong will, love of family, and putting others first. She will deeply be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Sunday, April 9, at Bevis Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 am on Monday, April 10, at Bevis Funeral Home, with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Kelly Barber with Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Wathen family with their arrangements.

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Cheryl Lynn Wathen

October 4, 1978 - April 6, 2017