Christa Cheek

CHEEK, Christa (Miller) of Sugar Grove, Ohio and Frankfurt a/M Germany, left
us softly on Monday morning February 21, 2011 at the age of 70. Beloved wife
of Paul W. Cheek, Jr. and beautiful mother of Natascha Miller, she is
preceded in death by her dear son, Frank M. Miller (1994). She is survived
by her three step children, Randy and Tammy Cheek of New Albany, Todd Cheek
of Columbus, and her granddaughter Rachel Cheek, her brother Heinz Kempf and
her cousin Klaus Hänsch. Christa studied tailoring and fashion design in
Germany before immigrating to the States in the early 70's. She was employed
for over 18 years at the Eastland Lazarus Department Store, where she was
known for her hearty sense of humor, her pretty long nails and red hair, and
her genuinely warm service to her customers. Christa loved nature,
especially her hummingbirds. She eagerly awaited them each spring. Her big
heart always provided refuge for strays and wildlife. She will be missed by
so many who knew and loved her. Christa and family extend a sincere thank
you to Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care for their compassionate assistance
in those last weeks. The family asks to be supported in this time of deepest
mourning with a visit from friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 24 at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME in Lancaster, Ohio. A service will take place at 3PM Thursday at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Brian Dillahaunt. Burial will follow at Stukey Cemetary on Old Logan Road near Sugar Grove. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairfield Area Humane
Society, 1721 Granville Pike, PO Box 1109, Lancaster, OH 43130.

Calling Hours

2pm - 3pm ,Thursday, February 24, 2011
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N Columbus st Lancaster, OH 43130

Funeral Service

3pm ,Thursday, February 24, 2011
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N Columbus st Lancaster, OH 43130