Bentonville resident, Cheryl Anne Watkins (Crabb), aged 76, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Truckee, California. Born October 30, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, Cheryl was loving, kind and loyal to all who knew her.

Cheryl graduated from Northeast High School in Saint Petersburg, Florida in 1965, before furthering her education at Florida State University. She moved to Southern California in 1969 and lived there until 2013 when she and her husband chose Bentonville for their retirement years. Her professional life was marked by a commendable 37-year tenure at the Automobile Club Southern California, from 1973 to 2010, where her dedication and work ethic were well recognized.

A caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Cheryl enjoyed a life rich with the joys of family and friends. She had many interests, was an avid reader and traveler, always ready for a new adventure or a quiet retreat with her ever present kindle reader. She enjoyed attending live productions with friends at the Walton Events Center and loved supporting numerous local businesses and restaurants. She was a patriot and strong supporter of our military. Her two beloved dogs, Bella and Zoey, were constant companions, bringing joy and comfort throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Georgia Belle and William Jetton; stepfather, Olin Crabb; aunt, Patricia Jones; and granddaughters, Makayla Murphy and Taylor Azzolino.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Lynn Watkins; children, Renee Fuller and her husband, Chuck, Christopher Mort, Amanda Murphy and her husband, Jarrod, and Clifford Watkins, and his wife, Hilaree; as well as 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Services to honor Cheryl's life will be held Friday August 2, 11:00 at St. Theodore's Episcopal Church, 1001 Kingsland Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714. Her life and legacy will be remembered fondly by all those she touched.