Cheryl Kay Heckmaster Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cheryl Kay Heckmaster in Baxter Springs, Kansas, who passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Cheryl leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Cheryl may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Genevieve Wilcox and Onan Beck; her husband Cleo Heckmaster; her brothers, Warren and Onie Beck; her daughter-in-law Jennifer Shaffer; her grandson Alexander Cox; and her great grandchild Malaki Montgomery.
She is survived by: her children, Jenny Grimsley (Keith), Bob Shaffer (Karen), Edith Saunders (Ron), Ronda Cox and Becky Bell.
