Cheryl Ann (Green) Hinds

Cheryl Ann (Green) Hinds, born on March 5, 1957, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  

Cheryl was full of warmth and joy, always smiling and providing love and fabulous home-cooked meals to all who knew her. 

Cheryl’s greatest joy in life came from her grandsons, Jaxton and Greyson, whom she proudly watched work towards their black belts in Hap-Ki-Do. Her home was always open, filled with the warmth of family, friends, and the delicious meals she lovingly prepared. Cheryl’s green thumb brought her great joy and beautified the home she loved so much. She enjoyed bird-watching and entertaining in her backyard. Trips up North and to Scotland were also fond memories. 

Cheryl’s caring nature extended beyond her family. She dedicated her career to helping others, working at the Calhoun County Health Department, managing the nursing clinic, and continuing her service at the Battle Creek Community Foundation, the Fountain Clinic in Marshall, and later retiring from Grace Health. She touched countless lives with her compassion and dedication to her community. 

In her final days, Cheryl was blessed to witness a moment of pure love and joy when her son Travis and his beloved Jess tied the knot at her bedside in the ICU. 

Cheryl was a woman of many talents and passions. She was an excellent pool player, card enthusiast, and Parcheesi lover who enjoyed the occasional trip to the casino. Her love of music, especially rock and roll and the blues, brought her great joy. And as a lifelong Detroit Lions fan, Cheryl’s loyalty never wavered, even during the tough times, like enduring the infamous 0-16 season.

 Cheryl is survived by her devoted husband, Robert “Bob” Hinds; her loving mother, Jacquline Baker; her two sons, Zachary (Stephanie) Higgins and Travis (Jess) Higgins; her sisters, Linda (Sheila) Oge’, and Susan (Mike) Schoonmaker; her brother, David Green; her cherished grandsons, Jaxton and Greyson Higgins; her aunt, Caroline Lang; brother-in-law, Hee Kwan Lee; and dear friends Tammy Cicic, Gayle Bundy, and Jill Goodsell. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members, all of whom she loved dearly. 

Cheryl Ann Hinds will be remembered for her laughter, her love, and the beauty she brought to the world. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, joy, and an all-around beautiful spirit that will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

 A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held at the Elks Lodge (1200 Harmonia Road) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be directed to S.A.F.E. Place, PO Box 199 Battle Creek, MI 49016 (https://safeplaceshelter.org) or the Humane Society of South Central Michigan 2500 Watkins Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015 (https://hsscm.org). Personal messages for Cheryl’s family may be shared at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.