Janice Hope Cheek , age 77 of Iron City, TN passed away Tuesday June 16, 2026 at Home after an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence Co,TN. a Homemaker, and of the Church of God faith. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday June 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Nick Cheek will be officiating. Burial will follow in Hollis Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
3-Sons- Oliver Neal Cheek (Elaina) Loretto, TN
Richard Barry Cheek Loretto, TN
Jimmy Derrick Cheek (Stacey) Iron City, TN
2-Daughters- Cynthia Lynn Cheek Bon Aqua, TN
Rahama Hope Cheek Loretto, TN
6-Grandchildren- Bethany N. Woodard (Heith), Nickolas B. Cheek (Amber),
Josh Cheek (Colleen), Shelby Hurley (Tracetin), Mikaela Kate Riddle, & Katherine Barbara Cheek.
10-Great Grandchildren- Deacon Knox Woodard, Lola-Kate Woodard, Shephard McCrae Woodard, Hunter Cheek, Deklan Murphy, Emma Faith Cheek, Nathaniel Cheek, Lakelyn Morgan, Teagan Hurley, & Silas Hurley
Preceded In Death By:
Husband- Jimmy Neal Cheek
Daughter- Monica Renee Cheek
Parents- Loyd J. & Nellie L. Black Richter
Brother- Jackson N. Richter
Sister- Alice Dean Phillips
