BORN

1972

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Rollins Funeral Home

1401 Hudson Road

Rogers, Arkansas

Cheri Bellach Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2012.

Cheri Jeanette Bellach, age 40, of Rogers passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville after an 18-month battle with cancer.

Cheri was born on April 29, 1972 to Robert Atchley of Odessa, Texas, and Nancy Calaway of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Cheri Atchley married Thomas Bellach on February 26, 2004 in Reno, Nevada. Cheri was a graduate of Odessa high school in Odessa, Texas and had a bachelor degree from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas where she graduated at the top of her class. Cheri was recognized by her employer in March of 2011 as a twenty year employee and continued employment at Walmart as a Senior Project Specialist until recently when her disease became too advanced for her to work.

Cheri loved scrap booking but most of all card making with her friends. In past years she and her friends spent countless hours making greeting cards. She was a demonstrator for a card making company for several years and met many people in the community with similar interests.

Cheri is survived by her husband Thomas William Bellach of Rogers, Arkansas, her father Robert Atchley and step mother Merla Atchley of Odessa, Texas, her mother Nancy Kalaway of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, her Grandfather Lyneul Atchley of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and her sister Sheri Friday and her husband Mark Friday of Denver City, Texas. Cheri also leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012, at Rollins Funeral in Rogers. Officiating the service will be Dan Daily, a friend of the family.

The family asks that no flowers be sent but instead donations be made to the Circle of Life hospice unit who provided end of life care for Cheri. Please send your donation in Cheri's name to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd, Springdale, 72762, to benefit the new hospice home at Legacy Village in Bentonville.

The family also wishes to thank Cheri's Walmart family for the love and support they showed during Cheri's final 18 months.

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July 9, 2013

cliff woods

"Knowing Cheri was definitely a highlight in my life, I can only imagine the world in which I will be able to met her again"

January 30, 2013

Diane Galindo

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. you were so beautiful and special to me. thank you for all the wonderful memories at Walmart. My heart is deeply sadden.You will be missed. Rip Cheri.

November 16, 2012

April Allen

Cheri was in the same grade at Mingo with my younger brother. She was a beautiful girl and I can see from the pictures she was a beautiful woman. 40 years is not enough time I am sorry for her loved ones loss.

October 21, 2012

Carla Barnett-Petty

My prayers go out to all of Cheri's Family and Friends........I am truly blessed to have known Cheri. She had such style and Grace and the most beautiful smile, she truly lit the room up when graced with her prescence. Carla Barnett Petty (Odessa, TX)

October 20, 2012

Jennifer Clements

My heart is broken that I just found out about this. Cheri was one of my High School best friends! May our Lord be with her family during this time. She was an amazing woman and I know she is resting peacefully! She will be missed!

October 17, 2012

Stephanie Martin-Ward

I am so sorry to learn of Cheri's illness and passing. I have to smile when I think of all the trouble we go into as girls! I loved Cheri and Sheri like sisters and wish we'd never lost touch.

October 16, 2012

Terri Simon

Tom,
I just heard - and am so very sorry for your loss. You and the families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

October 16, 2012

Tami Ward Montgomery

Cheri will always live in our hearts. Her smile and personality was infectious! She had a magic way of making you feel happy even if you didn't want to be happy. I will miss her very much!
Thoughts and prayers go out to Tom and the family.

Posted by Tami Ward Montgomery

October 16, 2012

Lois Bauders

RIP Cheri.

October 15, 2012

Ginny & Jack Milam

Tom,

We have a special bond from Circle of Life- our spouses last home on this earth.

Jack (Bob's brother) and I hope you are doing okay and we think of you as we are each going through the same feelings.May God bless Cheri and you

October 15, 2012

Barbara Campbell

Cheri blessed us all with her smiles and good nature.

October 15, 2012

Stan McBride

I will be eternally grateful for the warmth and gracious nature that Cheri shared with me as she welcome me at work so many times. She will be missed and we pray for the family.

October 15, 2012

Kelly Kapoor

October 15, 2012

Shelley Wolf

Cheri was such a wonderful person who always put others first. She was a joy to work with and to get to know. She will be missed by many. To the family and many dear friends of Cheri's, we will keep you in our hearts and prayers during this very touch time.
Shelley

October 15, 2012

Anita Parks

Cheri was such a great person, and I know that her impact on my life will continue to be felt for years to come. When she was thinking of moving to a different position at work, she came to me for advice, and we spent lunch times at Las Fajitas sharing life and work experiences and it was special time for me. No matter what the circumstances, Cheri was always smiling and a positive influence. She will truly be missed.

October 14, 2012

Richard & Christy Crummy

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tom.

October 14, 2012

Shane Kern

Tom,
I am so very sorry for your loss!! I know that Cheri was welcomed into Heaven and you will someday see her again. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. God Bless You!!
-Shane Kern & Family

October 14, 2012

Mark and Gail Harris

Cheri was a wonderful lady. She will be sorely missed. Tom, you are in our thoughts.

October 12, 2012

Carolyn Springer-Smith

I regret that I did not meet Cheri until she became ill. Her strength amazed me from the beginning. I admired her talent as an artist and wished we could have had more time to be friends and learn from one another. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

October 12, 2012

Jan Gray

Cheri was a sweet addition to my family----like another daughter. I am glad to have known and loved her. My heart goes out to Tom and the family.

October 12, 2012

Amy Kahle

Cheri, I will miss you so very much. I will miss all of the fun times we had and the wonderful friendship we shared. Thank you so very much for being such a dear friend. I love you girl.

October 12, 2012

JaDonna Hahn

Cheri was a beautiful girl! She not only was beautiful on the outside but was just as beautiful on the inside. Her smile will be missed. My heart goes out to Tom and family.

Thank you Angie for staying so close to Cheri and being such a wonderful friend to Cheri and Tom during all of this.

October 12, 2012

JaDonna Hahn

Cheri touched many of our hearts. She not only was beautiful on the outside but was just as much if not more on the inside. My heart goes out to Tom and family. I also would like to thank Angie for being such a great friend to Cheri and Tom - thank you!

October 12, 2012

Joe George

I trained Cheri when she joined my area at our employment a few years back. I ended up learning a lot more from her than she learned from me.

October 12, 2012

Georgia Sherrill

I am honored to have crossed paths with this wonderful and beautiful friend. She carried such a wonderful light in her heart. I pray that Tom and the rest of her family find solace during this time of remembrance.
Much love!!!
Georgia

October 12, 2012

Angie Roy

Cheri will be greatly missed. I loved her like a sister and she was as much a part of my family as my own. I love you girl!! You were the best friend a girl could have.

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