Cheryl Lynn Bates, 53, of Plant City, died Jan. 12, 2016.
She was an alumna of Plant City High School and the University of South Florida. She was a math teacher at Strawberry Crest High School. She loved her family, and she enjoyed vacationing with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, John Switch; daughter, Jennifer Moores (Scott), of Riverview; parents, Richard and Donna Kincade; sister, Tina Johnson (Mike), of Lakeland; grandchildren, Henley and Alden Moores; nephews, Zachary, Tyler and Mason; and dachshunds, Dottie and Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Hall.
A service was Jan. 16, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Private interment was held at Hopewell Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer plants as lasting tributes to Cheryl.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.