CHERI ADDAIR ATWELL

May 12, 2015

Cheri Renee Addair Atwell, 39, of War passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston. Born August 17, 1975 in Welch she was the daughter of Bobby Gene Addair and Rosemary Billings Addair of War. She was a 1994 graduate of Big Creek High School, and of the Christian faith. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bobbie Jo Addair who passed away in December 2014 of a heart attack, and Angela Billings. In addition to her loving parents, those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Brittany Atwell of the home, and Karen Atwell of Bishop; granddaughters, Shayera Bowen of the home, and Kaelin Bowen of Bishop; brothers, Timothy Addairof Bluefield and Kevin Hayford of War; sister, Janet Dawson of Caretta; grandmother Pansy Billings of Squire; special friends, Bobby Atwell, David Atwell, Bernerd Bowen, and Michael Dawson; and three nieces and two nephews; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Cheri was an organ donor. She gave the most precious of all gifts – the gift of life to others. A memorial service to honor her life will be held Thursday, May 21, 2015 in the Calvary Baptist Church, War with the Rev. Troy Bartley officiating. The Douglas Mortuary of Welch and War is serving the family.