Pansy "Cheryl" Evans Wolfe

Pansy “Cheryl” Wolfe, of Moncure, NC went to be with the Lord the morning of  August 16, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. After eighteen months of bravely fighting the disease of brain cancer, she hurts no more and is celebrating in heaven with her mom, Nanny.  Born to Aileen Edgerton Westbrook and MacDonald Westbrook on June 20, 1947. Cheryl’s life was a tapestry of family, adventure and service.

A graduate of Graham High School in 1966, Cheryl soon after went to work at Rose’s Discount Store in Burlington’s Cum-Park Plaza for many years where she worked at the lunch counter, as a cashier and in customer service. 

In 1983, Cheryl worked at UNC Physical Plant in Chapel Hill for 25 years as an administrative assistant.  UNC is where she would meet a Chatham County country boy named Jimmy Wolfe.  Cheryl set her sights on Jimmy and they soon began to “accidently” run into each other at work.    

This was followed by a kind gesture of Jimmy noticing she needed a gas cap on her car, and then taking the initiative to get one, put it on Cheryl’s car and then tell her what he had done.  As they say, the rest is history! Without a word, in August of 1988, the two headed for a weekend at the beach to get married in a ceremony at the Justice of the Peace.  This marked the beginning of a shared life filled with adventure, love and devotion.

Cheryl’s heart found its counterpart in Jimmy. Their marriage was a testament to enduring love, that was celebrated over the next 36 years together.  They continued to raise a blended family of five remarkable children: Kim, Robbie, Micah, Travis and Sheri.  Although there were many ups and downs, they stayed the course together…. And believe me, it wasn’t always easy! There were camping trips, ballgames, vacations followed by weddings and eventually eleven grandchildren! 

Cheryl retired from UNC in 2008 and joined Jimmy at home on the farm.  This was a new chapter in their RV adventures.  Cheryl, Jimmy and her beloved Spaniel Max, loved to go camping at the beach and in the mountains.

While on a camping trip, Cheryl got a call about an administrative job with First Health in Pittsboro.  Excited about the opportunity, she told them to hold that job, she’d be back in town in three days.  Affectionately known by First Health’s EMT’s and Paramedics as “Momma Cheryl”, she served 12 years in the office watching out for all her first responder family.   

Life wasn’t always easy for Cheryl, growing up or being a single mom before she met Jimmy, but she managed to keep her children together, and provide a loving home even while working multiple jobs. Cheryl never gave up when times were tough, and she taught her children to do the same.

Preceded in death by her parents and grandson Caleb, Cheryl’s memory is honored by her husband Jimmy; their children, Kimberly (Shawn) Hughes, Robbie Brigman, Micah Brigman, Travis (Marty) Wolfe and Sheri (Burnice) Gray; and her grandchildren Taylor, Dakota, Jordan, Kendall, Gracie, Charley, Mary, Ashley, Cody and Harper and great grandson, Weston.  Glenn (Chrissy) Westbrook and many nieces, nephews, and cousins that meant so much to her.

A few things to remember about Cheryl…..Her fashion was always on point, everything had to match.  If she liked you, she made sure you knew it, and well if she didn’t, you knew that too.  She loved Elvis Presley and Kyle Petty and she was a Tarheel through and through. 

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 1:00PM-1:50PM at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory Griffin Chapel 396 West Street Pittsboro, NC. The funeral service to celebrate Cheryl’s life will follow at 2:00PM with Rev. Mike Edwards and Rev. Danny Berrier presiding. A graveside service will immediately follow at Chatham United Methodist Church at  1826 Chatham Church Rd, Moncure, NC. 

Cheryl Wolfe’s life was an example of love and family, resonating in the hearts of those she touched forever.

A special Thank you to her all her nurses and caretakers that really helped to carry us through during such a trying time.  Kim, Davon and Evan, we couldn’t have made it through without you. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Cheryl’s memory to UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, UNC Health Foundation Attn: UNC Lineberger P.O. Box 1050 Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Wolfe family.