55, of Towson, Maryland.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cheryl L. Gonzalez announces her unexpected passing on August 1, 2025.
We take comfort in knowing she is now in God’s care, surrounded by peace and love.
Born on January 5, 1970, in Riverside, California. Cheryl was a devoted mother, cherished partner, and loyal friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met.
She had a gift for making people feel loved—often through her incredible cooking, which could comfort and delight in equal measure.
Cheryl turned her passion into a career with Cheryl’s Kitchen, a business she poured her heart and soul into; Which she took great pride in. She loved nothing more than gathering with family and friends, sharing meals, laughter and love.
Her quiet but steady faith in God shaped the way she treated others—with compassion, generosity, and grace.
Cheryl also had a playful spirit, well known in the family. Giving all the young kiddos “little old lady” names that made everyone smile and feel special. This tradition will live on.
She is survived by her two sons—the true loves of her life—Jeff Batte and Jake Arvizo; her sweetheart, Lee Evert; her cousin and first best friend, Shannon Hall; her close cousin, Skot Brown; and her beloved Aunt, Patricia Halterman.
She also leaves behind many cherished family members and friends who will forever hold her memory close.
She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Loretta and Clyde, her Mom and Stepfather Daiva and Greg, her Neice Caessea, her former Husband Lynn Homer, and her Stepson Chaz Homer.
Cheryl’s love, laughter, and light will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know her.
“Your mind tricked you to feel the pain of someone close to you leaving the game of life. Your dream is over; or has it just begun?” —Queensrÿche
Mothers never truly leave us. They pass into the wind, into the roots, into the rhythm of our days. Their love becomes the soundtrack beneath our silence, the strength behind our steps.
And when we cook, laugh, weep, or love—they live again. Today, we honor our mother not with a goodbye, but with a promise: to live fully, love fiercely, and walk in peace, just as she taught us.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Cheryl was my classmate from the class of 1988 Grantsville High School. She will be greatly missed. RIP my friend.
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Cheryl. Was my sister’s best friend for so long, she was still family to me even though my sister left us much too soon as well, through the tough days of losing my sis, Cheryl was a constant support to m e , and I loved her like family, Jeff, and Jake , she was so extremely proud of both of you , sending me photos and many stories on your life events and accomplishments, I know being with the two of you was so important and always gave her joy. CONDOLENCES to both you and her extended family and to Lee, she was an amazing lady and so many loved her dearly, she was proud of her family, proud of her work and so extremely proud of her children…. RIP my dear friend, I love you…..