Merilyn Martin Elrod Cheatham Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Merilyn Martin Elrod Cheatham of Columbus, Georgia, born in Texarkana, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 14, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merilyn Martin Elrod Cheatham to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Bayless Elrod and Frances Lucille Martin. She is survived by: her husband Jeff Cheatham of Columbus, GA; her siblings, Max Elrod (Beth) of Texarkana, AR and Jane Martin of Chanute, KS; her daughters, Kelly (Gillespie), Christine (Gillespie) and Truskolaski (Paul Snider) of Savannah, GA; her grandchildren, Robert Sutterfield (Brooklyn) of Dothan, AL, Kayla Sutterfield of Daleville, AL, Emma Snider of Woodstock, IL, Megan Snider of Harrogate, TN and Abby Snider of Savannah, GA; and her great grandchild Rosie Sutterfield. She is also survived by nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your local Alzheimer's Research or Care Facility.