Cheryl L. Hodge, 70, of Akron passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her residence.

On January 14, 1953, Cheryl Louise was born in Bemidji, MN to Garold D. and Dorothy L. Buck Randall. Proudly Cheryl graduated with the Class of 1971 from the Indiana Academy of Cicero.

Cheryl and Gary Wayne Hodge were married on December 14, 1986, at the Seventh - Day Adventist Church of Rochester. They have shared 37 years of life's adventures.

As a seamstress, Cheryl retired after 29 years of service from Hart Schaffner Marx of Rochester. Gifted with her hands, Cheryl made beautiful cross stitch and diamond painting projects. She also enjoyed being outside, manicuring her flower gardens.

Left to cherish Cheryl's memory are her husband, Gary; blended family members, Richard Hodge of Mooresboro, NC, Edward Hodge of Shelby, NC, George Hodge and wife Kelly of Dayton, OH; three grandchildren, Zoey Hodge, Nivea Hodge, Logan Hodge; sister, Marsha Randall of CO; brother, Kenton Randall of CO; two nephews, Craig Randall and Jeremy Randall.

Preceding Cheryl in death are her parents and brother Kelvin M. Randall on October 22, 1994.

A celebration of the life of Cheryl L. Hodge will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 28, 2023  in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2644 Old US 31 North, Rochester.  Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the church.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Voice of Prophecy  or Amazing Fact through the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2644 Old US 31 North, Rochester, IN 46975.