Cheryl was born on May 12, 1946 in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Gerald and Alberta (Simpson) Preston. She was a 1964 graduate of Jasper Central School and after became a Nurse’s Aide at the Bradford County Manor and retired after 28 years of service. Cheryl was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy, enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Cheryl is survived by her husband Dean, her children: Dean Sawyer, Jr. and Darlene (Michael) Marshall, both of Alaska, Angela Jackson of Atglen, PA, Chadwick (Veronica) Sawyer of Danville, PA, Brett Sawyer of Troy, and Gregory (Stephanie) Sawyer of Troy, thirteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, her sisters Jean (Duane) Smith of Mount Holley, PA, and Brenda (Russ) Hurlburt of Hornell, NY, along with several nieces and nephews. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents.