Cheryle Denise Ervin Leary Obituary

The family announces the passing of Cheryle Denise Ervin Leary (Morganton, North Carolina) on October 23, 2026. Cheryle, born on January 19, 1956, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cheryle Denise Ervin Leary to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Clifton Erwin Sr. and Elizabeth Ervin Erwin; her former husband Horatio Bristol III; and her adoptive son Jonathan Wilkins. She is survived by: her children, Brian Bristol (Anya) of Columbus, Georgia and Tyra Bristol (Gilbert Leary) of Morganton; her siblings, Rev. Diane E. Conley (Ronald) of Morganton, Revelee Ervin of Huntersville, Robin E. Reed (Amos) of Avondale, Arizona, Terri Erwin of Morganton and Robert Clifton Erwin Jr. (Tonya) of Prosper, Texas.; her grandchildren, Ajarian "Joe" Fleming, Jailan Nicole Dula, Darius Scott Bristol, Kelvis Andre Dula, Noah Izayah Carpenter, Kristopher Isiah Dula and Arseney Maximilian Bristol; her great grandchildren, Johana Lilliana Mahlan Davis, Araya Faith Dula, Ayla Rose Dula, Leyton Elizabeth Grace Dula and Haven Skye Dula; and her close friend Eric O'Neil.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the McCain Funeral Home & Cremations (220 Avery Ave, Morganton, NC 28655). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at the Olive Hill Cemetery (239 New St, Morganton, NC 28655).