Cheryl Lynn Powell Church

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Cheryl Lynn Powell Church, 71, retired Clerk & Master for Maury County, and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A Memorial service will be conducted Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church with Rev. Tony Brown officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church. 

The suggest memorial be made to Riverside United Methodist Church, 313 6th Ave, Columbia, TN 38401. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. 

Born May 19, 1953 in Bloomington, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Powell and the late JoAnn Robinson Powell. In 1973 she married Terry Leon Church, who preceded her in death in 2020. Mrs. Church worked in the Chancery Court of Maury County, then later served as the Clerk & Master until her retirement. She loved her family, her Church, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Leonard of Columbia; grandchildren, Chelsea Leonard, Ashley Leonard, and Jonathan Leonard, all of Columbia; brothers, Kelly (Norma) Powell of Columbia, and Scott (Mary) Powell of Murfreesboro; and several beloved nieces and nephews. 

The family wishes to express a special thanks to Donna Foster, Crystal Osborne, The Staff of Compassus, and the Third Floor Staff at Maury Regional Medical Center.