Cherry Lynn Walters Tanner

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Biography: Cherry Lynn Walters Tanner, beloved wife, mother, and teacher, was born on June 8, 1942, at Chattanooga, Tennessee and passed away on January 17, 2015, in Little Rock. Mrs. Tanner graduated from Hall High School in 1960, and attended college at All Saints Junior College in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and at the University of Southern Mississippi, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Spanish and English. She began her teaching career at Westside Junior High School in Little Rock from 1964-1967. She later taught at Lawrence A. Dunbar Junior High School from 1976-1983, and at Wilbur D. Mills High School from 1985-2005. During her 30 years of teaching, Mrs. Tanner taught Spanish, English, and Latin. Mrs. Tanner was a longtime parishioner at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock, where she worked as Christian Education Secretary from 1976-1978, as well as serving on the board of the Cathedral Churchwomen, on the Altar Guild and as a Sunday school teacher. She also was a member of the Phi Mu Fraternity and served as Phi Mu Alumnae Association President. Mrs. Tanner was a committed volunteer in her church and community. Her volunteer activities included teaching Sunday school and vacation bible school, serving as block captain for the Muscular Dystrophy drive, chairing the Ashley County Heart Fund and co-chairing the North Little Rock Heart fund, acting as block chairperson for the Cancer Society, and serving on the board of the Greater Little Rock YWCA. Mrs. Tanner was preceded in death by her grandmother, Robbie J. Lively, and her mother, Arnette Walters. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Tanner, her sister, Suzanne Earl, her two sons, Tommy and Michael, and four granddaughters, Elizabeth, Catie, Sophia, and Olivia. She will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(42)

Connie Jarrett

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Could this Mrs. Tanner taught at Harrison AR in the mid 60's before Little Rock?
I had a teacher at Forest Heights Elementary at the time.
At any rate, I am sorry for your loss.

Ann Robertson

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cherry touch my heart she was amazing lady,

loving caring women peace be with each & every family, but knowing this beautiful soul that touched mine & my sisters life forever

lucretia Williams

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs Tanner was a great teacher. My condolences to he husband an family. You will be missed. RIL

Olymphia Thames

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I remember Mrs. Tanner from Mills High School and she was so caring I enjoyed learning Spanish from her she made it fun she will be truly missed

BEN MASHBURN

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF CHERRY LYN'S FAMILY. ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Don PItts

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Tom: I was sorry to hear about the passing of Cherry. You and the boys will be in my prayers during this time. She certainly touched a lot of people in a positive way during her life. I am sorry that I cold not make the memorial service.

Don Pitts

Celeste Reid

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. My heart hurts to learn of her passing. She was one of my favorite teachers while at Mills High School. I have talked about her often and all the lasting memories that she provided me over the years. She will be greatly missed!

Jennifer Stricklin Draper Glaze

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was my favorite teacher at Mills High! So sorry for your loss, heaven just received an amazing woman! RIL Mrs Tanner!!

Jeff Sparks & Family

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Momma Tanner, she was always so kind and generous to me as a high school boy. I LOVED going over to the Tanner home. Mr. & Mrs. Tanner made me a better man. Tommy & Mike, I cherish your friendship.

candies warren

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sending my condolences to the Tanner family. Praying for strength. May God be with the family during yhis time.

Angela Crockett Johnson

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Such a great woman/teacher.You will be missed.

Angela D. Kendrick

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Tanner's passing. She was one of my favorite teachers at Mills. My experiences in her classes led to my continued study of Spanish in college and fluency today. Descansa en paz y con los ?ngeles, Se?ora Tanner.

Sherry Galloway-McKinney

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so saddened to learn this evening that Mrs. Tanner had passed away. I really enjoyed her Spanish classes at Mills HS, but I will always remember Mrs. Tanner for being such a positive role model in our lives. I still remember the songs she taught us in Spanish, and how much fun she had teaching us. God bless you Tanner family for sharing such precious angel with the Mills HS family of students and teachers. I know she is watching over us all now

Billy Yarberry

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was one of my favorite teachers and I could not imagine my time at Mills without her being there. I loved going to Spanish, just to see what I would learn that day!! She will truly be missed!!!

Donald R. Payne

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Tom,
Sister told me of your loss. My prayers are with you and the family in these times.

May Ingram Daniel

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was an awesome teacher and a great inspiration to many of us at Mills High. She will be missed.

Gloria Owens (Smart)

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was a wonderful person inside and out. She was my Favorite Teacher. I had her all three years that I attended high school(English, Spanish, and Teachers Aide). My prayers and thoughts are with all her family and friends.

Tonya Fulton Stigall

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

R.I.L

Veronica Brown

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs.Manner was a wonderful woman and excellent teacher..she will be truly miss I learned a lot

wayne eatmon

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart hurts a little more today after hearing of one of my favorite teachers passing Mrs. Tanner thank you for being a great teacher and person. You will sorely missed by us all may u R.I.P

Donelle Young

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was one of my most favorite teachers! I loved her so much, and I am so glad that I got to see her again for a few weeks before she passed. It was truly an honor

Tracy Thomas

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

R.I.P Ms Tanner may God be with your family during this time

Cheri Hannah Heard

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear about Mrs. Tanner, she was a great teacher and I really enjoyed her class at Mills. She will be missed.

Tammy elmore

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was a wonderful teacher and friend to all of her students. She was definately one of a kind who dedicated her life to helping others. She will never be forgotten.

Sherika Deadmon

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Although I didn't have her as a teacher I had class next door and everyday she would speak smile and continue on. She was the sweet little lady I knew. She will be miss dearly. I shall hold my memories of her forever. Rest in Love Mrs Tanner💋

Crissy Linn (Tweedle)

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

RIL Mrs. Tanner. What a wonderful teacher she was, I'm sure she will be greatly missed by all friends and family.

Britney Whiteaker (Laird)

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was a great teacher. My prayers are with the family.

Steve Holmes

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was a great teacher. She will be missed. Praying for the family in this time of bereavement.

Leslie Hallahan

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sad. She was an excellent teacher, I enjoyed my classes with her at Mills. She will be missed!

Catrenna Boone

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

You will be truly missed. Loved taking your class for Spanish at Wilbur D Mills. You could tell she loved to teach and to teach the way she did you had to love children. Can't say that a lot today but she was a joy to have as a teacher.

Cortney Bogard

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was a wonderful woman and overall person. She impacted hundreds of children and adults. May she R.I.P.

Terra Henderson

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Prayers for your family! You were a great teacher. I still remember my name Esperanza.
Rest In Peace
Gone but never forgotten!

Cindy holmes

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to the Tanner family. I taught with Cherry at Mills for many years, and I was always in awe of the way she cared for her students. She would go out of her way to do anything she could for them. She was one of the most loving people I have ever met.

Alvie Taylor

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother, wife, and grandmother was a great lady. In school she went out of her to make sure I knew she cared. I would visit her even after I left high school and she treated my little brother just like she did me. Thank you for sharing her with us, she was angel..

El descanso en el amor se?ora Tanner .

Chasity Anderson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

She was one of my favorite teachers at Mills. What a wonderful woman. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. Her family will be in my prayers.

bridget huey holloway

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Oh I hate to hear this she was one of my favorite teachers at Mills she will be greatly missed...

Anne Elder

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Although It's been several months since we've talked, you were a really good friend. I am glad for our friendship and the great times we had together. Our friendship helped to make teaching at Mills High more enjoyable and life a lot of fun. I will miss you.

Jennifer Kinkade (Mote)

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Tanner was a wonderful teacher and person. She will be truly missed by a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends.

Karen Lowery

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Deepest condolences to Cherry's family. I worked with Cherry many years ago at Mills, and shall always remember her kind spirit, spunky sense of humor, and, especially, her love of and devotion to her boys. Prayers for her family.

Cindy Johnson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cherry
I will miss the phone calls and our talks. You leaving us is like losing my mother all over again. You gave me hope and believed in me when I was down. Thanks for loving Aj so much too. We will miss you so much.
All my love
Cindy

AJ Jeu

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. She was one of the most loving people I knew and the best godmother I could ask for.

Christopher Donahue

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sad to hear about Mrs. Tanner was one of my favorite teachers while at Mills High School.

Cherry Lynn Walters Tanner

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