Janelle Troxler Cheek, 79, of 1235 Forest Drive in Eden, passed away Tuesday morning, July 18, 2017, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, July 21, at First Church of the Brethren.  Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Mrs. Cheek was born September 25, 1937 in  to the late Monroe Troxler and Mary Darnell Troxler.  She was a member of First Church of the Brethren and a graduate of Tri-City High School, Class of 1955.  Janelle worked for Karastan Mills for 43 years, until her retirement.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Janelle always enjoyed her time with her family and she will be greatly missed by them all.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Cheek of the home;  two daughters, Jan Fretwell of Eden and Tammy Jeffries and husband, Jimmy of Eden;  four grandchildren, Brad Adkins (Sandie), Josh Adkins (Heather), Brittany Holley (Jeffrey) and Tyler Jeffries;  seven great-grandchildren, Patience, Carolina, Alexis, Addyson, Avery, Jaedyn, and Jordan;  and sister, Barbara Andrews of Eden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Carlisle, Howard, Jack, Calvin and Billy Troxler and sister, Betty Heffinger.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Brethren, 730 Church Street, Eden, NC  27288 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com