Cheryl Ralston Van Metre Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Cheryl Ralston Van Metre of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, who passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cheryl Ralston Van Metre to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Cheryl is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Cheryl's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Ralston and Margaret Goddard Ralston. She is survived by: her husband Col. Mitchell R. Van Metre, II; her son Mitchell Van Metre, III (Rebecca Finger Van Metre); her grandson Stephen Van Metre (Maddy); and her great grandchildren, Brandon and Michael Van Metre.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Edisto Island Cemetery (2164 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Saint Francis Episcopal Church (1650 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC 29438).
Memorials may be made, "In memory of Cheryl Van Metre", Founding Director of The Appalachian Ballet Company, 215 West Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801 or appalachianballet.org.
