Cheryl L. Slavens , 75, of Boswell, died Thursday, July 23, 2026; after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born August 28, 1950, in Lafayette, to the late Roland "Ebbie" & Anna Mae (Barker) Eberhardt. She was a 1969 graduate of Benton Central High School. She married Donald B. Slavens, August 30, 1980; they later divorced. Cheryl lived in Boswell most of her life, after high school she was a live in nanny. She then moved back to Boswell & worked at local restaurants & grocery store. She had also worked at Essex Wire & Dormeyer Coil. She had also worked at a local group home for 15 years & the Hub Plaza. From May of 2011 until shortly before her death, she worked as the Site Director at the Boswell Senior Center. Cheryl loved spending time with her family, helping others playing cards, talking with friends, watching old movies & watching squirrels.

Cheryl is survived by her Son, Brice (DeDe) Slavens, Daughter, Rachel (Mike) Slavens, 6 Grandchildren, Kylee, Courtney, Kaleigh & Camron Slavens & Kaden & Kendall Scearcy, Great-Grandchild, Vera, Brother, David (Cindy) Eberhardt, Sister-in-Law, Karen Eberhardt, Special Friend, James Powell & several Nieces & Nephews. She is preceded in death by a Brother, Donald Eberhardt.

Visitation, to Celebrate Cheryl's Life, will be, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 4 PM until time of services at 7 PM, with Pastor Gary Sims officiating, at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein. Casual attire is requested by Cheryl's family. Visit Shoemaker Funeral Home-Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page or www.shoemakerfh.com to leave any condolences, picture or to share a memory of Cheryl.