Cheryl Anette Gaines, 59, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born October 21, 1962, in Portsmouth to the late David Courtney and Linda Pearl (Newsome) Gaines. Cheryl was a 1980 graduate of Minford High School, she loved to sew, read, and cross-stitch.
Cheryl is survived by a daughter, Courtney Gaines of Portsmouth; three brothers, Carlton Gaines of Portsmouth, Paul Gaines of Portsmouth and Harrison Gaines and wife Karen of Reynoldsburg; a sister, Mary Hoover and husband Ronald of Portsmouth, three grandchildren, Gracie Royal, Axle Workman and Lexie Workman all of Portsmouth; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph Gaines, Dennis Gaines, and Timothy Gaines. The family would like to thank the staff of SOMC Hospice and Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the care and compassion they have shown to Cheryl in the last few months.
Private services will be held at a later date under the direction of the D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston. Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickFuneralHome.com.
