Cheryl Murray Lilly

Mr. Cheryl Murray Lilly, age 81, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully September 12, 2026 at his home. Cheryl was born September 11, 1945 in Cool Ridge, West Virgina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Josephus “Joe” and Pemel Hutchins Lilly. Cheryl Retired from the Cuyahoga Valley Railway in Cleveland, Ohio after a career of 35 years, working his way up to a respected supervisor. Cheryl is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Mrs. Gearlene (Carr) Lilly. He is also survived by two daughters, Tabitha Hernandez (Al), of Mount Airy, and BeLinda Stillwagon (and the late Michael Stillwagon Sr.) of Lowgap; grandchildren Michael (Amy), Jeremy, Michael Jr (Jill), Sean, Brenden, and Adrianna (Kel); two great-grandchildren, Colton Stillwagon and Amara Imburgia; sister Dremma Smith (Jackie); brothers Lloyd Keith (Barbara) of Cool Ridge and Jeff Lilly of Cool Ridge; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shelby Dolleen Bennett of Shady Spring, Wilma Jean Heishman (Spencer) of Timberville, Virginia, and brother Barry Lilly (Mary) of Cool Ridge.