Cheryl May (Richardson) Williams

Cheryl May Williams, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Tanya's Helping Home, Valparaiso.

Cheryl was born on December 15, 1951 in La Porte, IN to John and Phyllis (Kirkham) Richardson.

On May 10, 1997, in La Porte, IN, she married Roger James Williams, who preceded her in death. Surviving Cheryl are her 2 children, Heather Pina of Goshen and Jason Smyers of La Porte; special "second daughter", Stephanie Wiltfong; 16 grandchildren, Jazlyn (Makayla), Marcos, Chebo, Jose, Johnathan (Tessa), Ricardo, Jordan, Jayden, Justin, Jensen, Faith, Bella, Jackson, and Jace, with Jayden being raised like a son; 2 great-grandchildren, Johnathan Jr. and Layla; 4 sisters; 2 brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Phyllis Richardson; husband, Roger Williams; daughter, Traci Smyers; and 2 grandchildren, Hunter and Stacey.

Cheryl enjoyed her work at Suds on State Laundromat, where she was able to interact with and assist the community.  In her free time, she enjoyed plastic canvas crafting, painting her nails, and viewing Hallmark Christmas movies year round.  Cheryl loved the Christmas season and all that came with the holiday.  She will be very fondly remembered by her family for her love of ice cream, particularly strawberry shortcake!

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

Cheryl's visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Heather Pina, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350 or to the donor's choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com.