Cheryl Lynn

Dunaway

Cheryl Dunaway, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 10, 2026.

Cheryl was born July 21, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, to Fred and Sally Osgood. She spent much of her childhood in Greenfield, Indiana, and graduated from New Palestine High School in 1978, where many longtime friends will remember her.

Cheryl worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant before health issues made it difficult for her to continue working. Caring for others came naturally to Cheryl, and that part of her never went away. She was also proud to have worked as a Yellow Shirt (safety patrol) at several Indianapolis 500 races.

More than anything, Cheryl loved her family. She loved her children, Allison Parks and Adam Dunaway; her grandchildren, Abigail, Emma, Noah and Alana; and her brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Sally Osgood, and is survived by her siblings Dennis Osgood (Stevie), David Osgood, Cynthia McClatchey (Jerry), Daniel Osgood, Derek Osgood (Lauren) and her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

But a list of names and dates doesn't really capture Cheryl.

Cheryl loved people. All people. She welcomed people from every walk of life without judgment and truly believed there was good in everyone. The phrase “never met a stranger” could have been written for her. She was a cancer survivor, and even through significant health challenges during the last ten years of her life, Cheryl never lost her ability to be kind to the people around her, make a new friend, or find a reason to smile.

She was also the biggest fan of the people she loved. Whatever you were trying to do, whether you were pursuing a lifelong goal or simply struggling to get through something difficult, Cheryl was in your corner. She believed in you, encouraged you, and cheered you on.

Cheryl was a sunbeam through your window on a cloudy day. She carried an enduring positivity through circumstances that could have easily taken it from her. Instead, she continued to find the good in people and gave that goodness back freely.

That is how her family will remember her: loving without conditions, encouraging without hesitation, and always ready to make room for one more friend.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Stillinger Family Funeral Homes, Pasco Chapel, 1780 West Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. The funeral service will start at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Anthony Stone to officiate. Burial will follow in New Palestine Cemetery in New Palestine, Indiana.

Memorial contributions in Cheryl's honor may be made to Bethany Village Assisted Living, 3530 South Shelby Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. If you would like to sign the online guest book or send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.stillingerfamily.com.