Cheryl L.J. (Crady) Nichols, 57, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Cheryl enjoyed candle making and also tending to the flowers in her garden. She had a love for laughter and her pets, never turning away a stray or animal in need.

She was born on November 15, 1961, in New Albany, Indiana, to Donnie and Evelyn (Davis) Crady.

Along with her parents, Cheryl is survived by her husband, Mark "Danny" Nichols; sons, Alex Jenkins (Chazie) and Dalton Jenkins; stepson, Aaron Nichols; siblings, Rickie Crady (Diane), Vickie Padgett (Jimmy), Jeffery G. Crady (Becky), and Glenda Jahn (Jerry); as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the chapel at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.

Contributions in Cheryl’s memory may be made to the New Albany-Floyd County Animal Shelter (215 West Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150).

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