Cheryl Mercedes Bardwell Addison

Cheryl Addison was a caring mother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world suddenly on November 27, 2021 at the young age of 61. Cheryl was born in Illinois on June 17, 1960 to Senior Chief Petty Officer Milton Bardwell and Mercedes Ochsner Bardwell. She was actually given her name by her two older brothers, Donald and Patrick. The family later moved back to Louisiana where Cheryl made her home. She graduated from Hammond High and later attended Southeastern Louisiana University for computer science. She then worked in information technology. She enjoyed small town life in Robert because she could ride and care for her beloved horses, as well as her many dogs and cats. Cheryl loved animals and could always be seen riding around with her dog in the front seat of her car.

Cheryl played the piano very well and loved music of all kinds. She radiated joy when she sang or played. Riding Harleys with her friends made her very happy as well. Cheryl had a strong faith in God, and loved her church family. She was always grateful for their support. Cheryl was always such a very generous person, and would help family and friends any way that she could.  

Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Patrick Marion Bardwell, and her grandmother Winona Morse Athas.

She is survived by her two children, Kayla Dakotah Addison and Justin Tyler Addison. She also leaves behind her brother, Dr. Donald Bardwell Sr. and wife Beverly, sister-in-law Donna Sue Brewer Bardwell, as well as many nieces and nephews, and their families. She was a wonderful aunt to Shannon Bardwell Breaux, husband Frank, and their children Gregory and Amanda, Donald Bardwell Jr., wife Katrina, Heather Chadwick, husband Billy, and their children Cade, Braden and Brantley, Kelly Feriday, husband George, and their children Samuel and Thomas, Patrick Bardwell, wife Carrie, and their children Gavin and Jacob (JW), and Marian King, husband Damian, and their children Lillian, Reid and Dalton.

Services were held privately. Family and friends are encouraged to send condolences and share memories online.

Cheryl was laid to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Hammond, Louisiana.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.