Patricia McMichael Cheatwood's Obituary
Mrs. Patricia McMichael Cheatwood, 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Grapevine, Texas. She was born on March 17th, 1963, to her loving parents, Howard and Helen McMichael in Kansas City, Missouri. Patty will be dearly missed by her loving family, her devoted friends, co-workers and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved her.She married Charlie Cheatwood on February 2nd, 2002, in Mount Vernon, Texas. They spent their 17 precious years traveling and enjoying their time together with family and friends. Patty especially loved their trips to Hawaii, California, Arizona and Nevada.She is preceded in death by her father, Howard McMichael.She is survived by her loving husband Charlie Cheatwood, her mother Helen McMichael, her two sisters, Marilee McMichael, Cindy Hope and spouse Kyle. Her sister in law Judy Mitchem. Her three step-daughters, Dawn Paul, spouse Sean, children Spencer and Zachary, Alicia Cheatwood and spouse Michael and daughter Madisyn Rose. Aleysha Monson and spouse Cole, children Greenley and Willow. Her niece Erin Allen and spouse Jordan, children Gentry and Camden. Her nephew Ryan Hope and spouse Haley. Plus, numerous cousins and friends.Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Restland Funeral Home.Service will be held on Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at 2:30pm in the Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. Graveside burial to follow.Patty attended J. J. Pearce High School then went to Stephen F. Austin State University where she graduated in 1986 with her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. She spent her working career in retail sales at J.C. Penney’s / Bakers Furniture, worked briefly at Furniture Marketing group, a commercial furniture dealership and spent the last ten years at Weirs Furniture in Southlake.She left behind hundreds of people from her travels in her life whom she brought smiles to all and could warm the coldest of hearts. Her smile, sincerity, and ability to make you feel like you were the only person alive was magnetic.Patty was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on 10/01/2014 and the battle with cancer began. She fought so hard all the way to her last breath. She was admired, loved and prayed for from across the country. Her pain is gone – her demons have left. She will be missed by everyone. She now has eternal peace. We will all love her forever.In lieu of flowers please make any donations to any children’s cancer research fund.
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