Mrs. Juanita Cheek Christopher, 90, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Franklin County, Ga., on February 8, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Cheek and Mary Crider Cheek.

She retired from Carolina Mills and was a member of Westminster Church Of God. She enjoyed working in her yard and flower beds and spending time with her great grandchildren. She was a caring and generous person.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Levi Christopher, and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Christopher.

Survivors include a son, Ronga Christopher; two grandchildren, Tammy Young and Cindy Meadows; along with three great grandchildren, Stacy Benfield, Jessica Hall and Cassidy Benfield.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday at Westminster Church of God with Rev .Gary Helton officiating. The family will greet friends at the church for one hour prior to the service and burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given to Westminster Church of God, 2920 Westminster Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.