Cheryl L.

(Fout) French

FRENCH

Cheryl L. (Fout) French, age 67, of London, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Doctors Hospital. She follows her beloved husband, Dennis French, who passed away just weeks prior on October 4, 2026. While she had been facing failing health, it was her broken heart and deep desire to be reunited with him that ultimately called her home.

Born on May 4, 1959, in London, Cheryl was a daughter of Kenneth Fout and Opal (Deaver) Fout. A proud graduate of London High School, she spent her early career caring for senior citizens, a role that suited her naturally kind and compassionate spirit. She later transitioned into warehouse work, eventually retiring from Staples.

Cheryl was a fun-loving, easygoing woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Whenever she was able, she loved being outdoors, particularly tending to her flower garden. Inside, she had a remarkable gift for crafting – possessing the rare talent to take everyday items that looked like nothing at all and transform them into beautiful, personalized creations for the people she loved. She never turned down a cold beer, especially when sharing laughs as a proud member of the “five o’clock somewhere” gang.

Caring, generous, and always up for a good time, Cheryl leaves behind a legacy filled with devotion to others, warmth, and creativity. She will be dearly missed by her family, many friends, and everyone fortunate enough to share a laugh with her.

Cheryl is survived by her daughter Megan Ballard; granddaughters Milania and Makyra Jackson; sister Carolyn (Roger) Johnson, brother Kenneth (Carrie) Fout; several nieces and nephews including Lara (Nick) Fout-Hughes, Dawn (Gary) Long, Mindi (Scott) Harris, and Dusty (Joe) Snyder; brother-in-law Ray Brown, sister-in-law Beverly French; many nieces-in-law and nephews-in-law including Jason (Mekenna) French; her very dear friend Linda Stier, and close friends Deanna and Gina Sexton.

She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Opal, her beloved husband of 26 years, Dennis French; sisters Patty Brown and Brenda Campbell; brother-in-law Michael French.

Cremation will take place in accordance with Cheryl’s wishes. A celebration of life will be announced in the near future.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses. Donations may be made online through the link below, or by contacting the funeral home directly.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, where condolences may be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.