Cheryl Lynn "Lauderdale" Gebbie

Cheryl Lynn "Lauderdale" Gebbie obituary

Cheryl Lynn "Lauderdale" Gebbie

Cheryl Gebbie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hunn Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Checotah from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2025.

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Cheryl Lynn Gebbie, 87, of Eufaula, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

She was born March 5, 1938, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Lauderdale and Sybil (Benge) Lauderdale.

Cheryl graduated from Cushing High School in 1956. She was active in cheerleading and was crowned Homecoming Queen. After graduation, she attended Cosmetology School and worked as a Beautician. She lived in Cushing, Oklahoma later moving to Omaha, Nebraska and settled in Eufaula, Oklahoma.

Cheryl married John B. Gebbie III on February 21, 1975, in Cushing, Oklahoma. They were happily married for 50 years.

Cheryl was a Christian. She was creative and cherished all the moments spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, reading, painting and play time with her dog, Diesel.

Survivors include her husband, John Gebbie of the home; her son, Mark Bledsoe of Newfield, New York; her daughters, Kim Parker of Cushing, Oklahoma, Denise Thacker of Vilonia, Arkansas, Tracy Guion of Missouri City, Oklahoma, Kelly Oliver of Jacksboro, Texas and Becky Fuller of Wellston, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Her parents, Robert and Sybil Lauderdale, her stepdad, Ralph Crownover and a grandson, Kenny Thacker, preceded her in death.

Honoring Cheryl cremation is planned. A family conducted Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hunn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 211 W. Okmulgee St., Checotah, Oklahoma 74426.

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September 4, 2025

Bonnie Nicola posted to the memorial.

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Bonnie Nicola

September 4, 2025

This is Bonnie Nicola. I worked with Cheryl in Omaha for a long time. We became very good friends and I miss her very much she was like the older sister I never had. I found out that she had passed away by googling her name since I had sent her a text message and got no answer. This is exactly what I was afraid I was going to find out that she had passed away. She was a wonderful person very creative and excellent quilt maker. I just loved working with her, we had a good time. Kelly please tell Johnny how sorry I am. Kelly call me when you can.

Sandra Lantz

July 16, 2025

Cheryl and I were in Cushing (Oklahoma) High School together, but we lost touch like high school friends do when some of us scatter. So my most recent memories of her are from our high school reunions and now I´m so thankful for them. Getting rides with her from one event to another, being reminded of how vivacious she was. I want her family to know there are Cheryl´s classmates like me out here thinking of you. My sincere condolences. Sandra Lantz

Carolyn Harris

July 16, 2025

I went to high school with Cheryl. We were good friends, and I loved her dearly. She was in my wedding . I have nothing but wonderful memories of her. What a wonderful large family she has. My condolences go out to them. She was a pretty terrific person , through and through.

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