Cheryl Lynn West's Obituary
Cheryl Lynn West, 43, of New Port Richey, Florida, went home to be with the Lord May 26, 2020. Cheryl’s final days were spent at home surrounded by her loving husband and best friend, Scott West, her parents, Donald and Patricia Phillips of Hudson, Florida, her brother, Donald Phillips Jr., of Palm Harbor, Florida, and her many dear family members and friends, who Cheryl loved very much.
Cheryl was born May 28, 1976, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and grew up in Hudson, Florida. In 1994, she graduated from Ridgewood High School in New Port Richey, Florida, and went on to complete court reporting school. On July 10, 1999, she married Scott, her high school sweetheart.
Cheryl built a successful 20-plus-year career in the legal profession, having worked the last 18 years as a Paralegal for Attorney Tracy Ramirez, her great friend. Cheryl was a life-long member of the River Road Church of Christ in New Port Richey, Florida. She also briefly attended the Trinity Church of Christ to support their initial opening. She volunteered at the Celebration of Lights Event and was involved in numerous charitable causes to benefit cancer research. Cheryl taught children’s Sunday School classes at church for many years and was especially devoted to supporting families in need, particularly those who were coping with illness and hardship. She showed incredible love and empathy for others, even while she was bravely fighting her own long battle with cancer.
Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her husband, family, friends and her Labrador Retrievers. In her free time, she also was a NASCAR fan and liked to garden, bake, fish and hunt. All who were blessed to know Cheryl will remember her unwavering faith in God, as well as her beautiful smile, loving spirit, courage and compassion, humor and joy. She is very deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Scott; her parents, Donald and Patricia Phillips; her brother, Donald Phillips Jr.; her Uncle Steve Collett; her nephews; nieces; cousins; and in laws. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be directed to the Rotary Club of New Port Richey. A celebration of Cheryl West’s life is planned for a future date.
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