Linda L.
Cherepkai
May 31, 1957 - January 27, 2022
Linda Lea Cherepkai, 64, of Florence, Alabama and Brazil, Indiana, passed away the afternoon of January 27th, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
She was born May 31, 1957 in Clinton, Indiana to Arthur “Chink” Smith and Evelyn Carroll Smith. Linda was predeceased by her parents.
Linda is survived by her husband, Michael (Mick) Cherepkai; her children, Michelle (Eric) Garrett, Heather Cherepkai, Amanda (Chad) Huffer, and Cassandra (James) Davis; her siblings, Monte (Vickie) Smith, Susan (Doug) Bedwell, Joyce (Mark) Berg, Stephanie (Doug) Farrington, and Dennis (Anne) Smith; her grandchildren, Jake, Madisyn, Kylie, Sydney, Allisyn, Kaeli, Gavin, Cassidy, Emmalea, Parker, and Amileya; her great-grandson, Shaw and many nieces and nephews.
Linda was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and helper. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1975. Her extended education was in motherhood; a young mother wrangling four spirited daughters into adulthood, all vying for the coveted position of “favorite,” all claiming her as their best friend. She worked for many years as a nurse assistant at Sisters of Providence and Regional Hospital. Her life-long career was her family; a partnership with her Husband through all of life’s adventures, challenges, and projects…and more projects. Married for 47 years, the traveling pair were inseparable and always on the go between their homes in Alabama and Indiana, visiting family and close friends across the country, and every local trip in between, side-by-side. Wherever you saw one, the “other half” was not far. She was a faithful member of New Life Fellowship in Terre Haute, Indiana. Her passion was scripture, prayer and her faith in the Heavenly Father. Her life was more enriched with every grandchild and further blessed with a great-grandson. Soft spoken, but never speechless especially on the phone. Hardworking gardener and homemaker, but always at her own pace. An avid shopper, but not a spendthrift. Nurturing her many close friendships and also quick to make new friends. Her smile she gave freely, but her laugh was reserved for the best moments. Five younger siblings and four daughters, but a mother to all; soft-hearted, loving, selfless, and endless caregiver.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday February 7, 2022 at Christ Chapel in Florence. Services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Bobby Gourley officiating. Burial will be in Greenview Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at Christ Chapel. Flowers may be sent to Christ Chapel located at 3051 Cloverdale Road, Florence, Alabama 35633. Williams Funeral Home is directing. Condolences may be left at wfunerals.com.
A celebration of her life will be held at New Life Fellowship in Terre Haute, IN, on Sunday, February 20, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m
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February 7, 2022
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Christ Chapel, 3051 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
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Christ Chapel, 3051 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL
February 7, 2022 11:00 am
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8 Comments on “Linda L. Cherepkai”
The world has lost a good-hearted, wonderful, kind, Spirit-filled woman. It is a great loss to us, but a great gain for the heavenlies.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and were touched by her kindness and beautiful smile. I miss you, Linda. I can’t believe you are gone.
A true friend to me and to all who knew her.
Oh How I am Going to miss you! You were so Kind, Such a Loving, cheerful, upbeat, uplifting Friend! When I eat a piece of cheesecake, I will think of you. When I put up the Christmas trees again, I will think of the good time we had eating Taco’s, and I will try not, this year to put to much sage in my dressing at Thanksgiving time, that you didn’t complain about and I did. I wished that one more time that we could text scripture or songs to each other. Thank you for always being a encourager. Love You!
My Friend, My Prayer Warrior ; Missing you so , your Smile, your Encouragement, always positive, what a Heart of God, a reflection of a Mighty Women of your Lord and Savior Christ Jesus , May your Family received peace that you have departed but the Lord needed you to help get the Soldiers ready he need Linda Cherepkia, We send God’s Love to Surround Mick and All the Family at this time, She is Loved , Forever and We are Enterally Gratful to The Cherepkia Family. Jeff and Lisa Gehman
We will sure miss Linda. It was always nice getting together at church and with our small group fellowship. Such a sweet friend. It’s so surreal. Our deepest condolences to Mick and family.
Larry and I was truly blessed to know Linda. We went to church together, laughed together, ate together, and prayed together. She loved the Lord and had such a gentle spirit.
We love you Mick. Thank you for sharing time with us.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Linda was a great friend and I will miss talking to her at the Sam’s food demo’s.
May the Lord bless you all!
I wanted to send my condolences to your family for the loss of a special lady, Linda. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.