Mrs. Cheryl Easterlin Slate, 47, of Covington passed away Wednesday, September 03, 2014.  She was born in Waltersboro, South Carolina on August 5, 1967.  Cheryl was a talented, artistic person who loved to draw and paint.  She was a natural merchandiser who had a great passion for design.  Cheryl worked for and was part of the family of Brendale’s Salon and Stuff just off the square in Covington.  During her high school years she lived in Lithonia was a 1985 graduate of Lithonia High School.  Cheryl was a loving and caring person who was loved by everyone that knew her.  She was preceded in death by her father Hugh Blair Easterlin.

Cheryl is survived by her daughter Alexis Hope Slate of Covington, the love of her life Scott Willis of Covington, her mother Catherine C. Easterlin of Lawrenceville, her sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Aaron McDonald of Lawrenceville, their children Mackenzie and Morgan, her step children Brooke and Hanna Willis, her lifelong best friend Kellie M. Key of Loganville, along with 8 aunts and uncles, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services for Cheryl will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Chapel of J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at the Covington City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, September 5, 2014.  J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel, 2157 East Street S.E., Covington, GA 30014 is in charge of arrangements. A guest book may be signed on-line at www.harwellfuneralhome.com