Cheryl Roaden Heath

Cheryl Lynn (Roaden) Heath, 80, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Mrs. Heath was born on January 24th, 1944, in White House, Tennessee, to the late Ruth and Jim Roaden. She was the oldest of four siblings and a graduate of Goodlettsville High School class of 1962. She worked as a finance consultant for GMAC while raising three wonderful children. Her love for flowers lead her to work in the floral industry for many years. She was very talented and made beautiful arrangements for many clients including family and friends. Mrs. Heath loved spending time with her family and was always going above and beyond for her children and grandchildren whom she was affectionately known by as “Nony”.

Mrs. Heath is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Jack D. Heath of Franklin, TN; son Kevin (Christa) Heath of Huntsville, AL; daughter Celeste (Chris) Richey of Franklin, TN; sister Karen (Jeff) Rippy of Lebanon, TN; brothers-in-law Walter (Sherry) Heath of Franklin, KY, and Tony (Glenda) Heath of Goodlettsville, TN; sister-in-law Rosalyn (Hank) Abbott of Nashville, TN; grandchildren Gracen (Josh) Clifton, Jackson Clifton, Emma Clifton, Henry Clifton, Macayla (Trey) Woodall, Bradley Heath, Cassie Heath, Collin Heath, Caitlin (Dusty) Jackson, Christopher (Chrissy) Richey; great grandchildren Annabelle Woodall, Tripp Richey, Livi Richey, and Reese Richey along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Scott B. Heath; mother Ruth Roaden; father and step-mother Jim and Tina Roaden; mother and father-in-law Irene and Walter Heath; and sister Sylvia Carney.

The family would like to say a special thank you to all of the staff at St Thomas West Hospital, NHC The Trace, and Alive Hospice for their compassionate care.

Mrs. Heath will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her but her family finds peace in knowing she is finally reunited with her precious son Scotty.

Family will receive guests beginning at 10am until the time of service at 11am on Monday August 19th at Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville. Pallbearers will be Jackson Clifton, Henry Clifton, Bradley Heath, Josh Sanders, Christopher Richey, and Daniel Rippy.

Interment to follow at Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodlettsville, TN