It is with very heavy hearts that we have to announce the loss of our very dear friend Cheryl Ann Kennedy Carmody. She was born July 13, 1957 in MA. She lost her battle to Cancer on January 28, 2021. She was married to Tom Carmody which preceded her after 19 years.
Cheryl had no blood family; Other than her rescued Australian Shepard Lilly, you see she loved rescued animals because she in sense was rescued herself as a baby by being adopted, however, she had many friends that she considered to be her family. Those family members were some that she worked with and others that she met along her path.
I got to know her over that time, over 22 years and I know that she was very proud of her accomplishment's during her time with us. Some of these accomplishments are:
EDUCATION
Masters – Columbus State University – Justice Administration
Masters – Nova University – Public Administration
Associate Degree – Broward Community College – Criminal Justice
Bachelors of Arts – Saint Leo College – Criminology
School of Police Staff and Command – Northwest University
MILITARY SERVICE
Honorable Discharge United States Air Force
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Over 20 years Cherokee County Sheriff's Office – DTO, FTO, Hostage Negotiator
ADC – UPD – Warrant Division – GCIC terminal operator – achieved Rank of Lieutenant
Over 5 Years -City of Naples Police Office – FTO, Member of ALERT Team (SWAT)
Patrol officer to Detective in CID
Over 5 Years – Pembroke Police Department
THINGS SHE LOVED DOING
Riding Motorcycle's and attending bike rallies - Running/participating in 5k for charities
Enjoyed Kayaking - Loved to go Camping
She also Volunteered at Ball Ground Animal Hospital.
She asked that in Liew of flowers that donations be made to the Ball Ground Animal Hospital
Located at 101 Civic Drive, Ball Ground Ga. 30107
Funeral service will be at Darby's Funeral home located in Canton Ga. Service will be held on February 13, 2021 Visitation will be from 9 to 11 Am and service will be at 11 Am.