Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Hines DeBeaubien was born Aug. 2, 1957, in Duluth, Minn., 14 months after her big sister, Donna Marie Hines, was born in 1956. Her mom and dad, Don and Bev Hines, and the two little girls lived there for three and a half years.
The family moved to the Eastern Shore when Don was transferred to Wallops Island to work for RCA through a contract with NASA after working for RCA for four years in the U.S. Air Force. In 1959, Cheryl and Donna’s little brother, Mitchel Lee Hines, was born in Salisbury, Md. Through the years, the family resided in Pocomoke City, New Church, Mappsville, and Parksley.
People may know that Cheryl had battled cancer for over 10 years. She was always strong willed — even as a child she would say, “No I won’t,” “I don’t want to,” and “You can’t make me.” She became not only a strong prayer warrior for others but also a strong prayer warrior for herself with her husband Scott by her side. Cheryl fought through surgeries, countless hospital stays, and many, many chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Through her long journey, her faith remained strong.
Cheryl had a fun childhood. She learned to swim at the Wallops Island swimming pool with her family cheering her on. They went on family picnics on their way to Ocean City, Md. The greatest joy shared by the Hines family was camping all over the state of Virginia — especially the Shenandoah Valley — and in Washington, D.C.
As a teenager, Cheryl worked many jobs during the summer, including at the ice cream shop, flower nursery, and Pappy’s Pizza at Four Corners. After graduating from Parksley High School in 1976, she followed her father’s footsteps and joined the Air Force (he even taught her how to play cribbage so she could fit in with “the guys” at the base). She was stationed at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, Calif., for four years. There she learned what real discipline was and became a sergeant and a very respected airman among her peers. She proudly served her country from 1976 to 1992.
It was during her stay in Denver, Colo., that she met the love of her life, Scott DeBeaubien. Scott and his “Little Country Mouse” married in Denver on Sept. 30, 2000, and he stayed by her side right until the very end. They spent many years ministering together. They moved to California in 2010, where Cheryl, true to her nature, was a caregiver for Scott’s mom until she passed away. In 2022, the two finally came back “home” to the Eastern Shore. Side-by-side, they were inseparable during the long nights after chemo treatments. The two played cribbage, an old favorite from her Air Force days, during her many, many infusions. Scott finds great comfort in knowing she is in heaven with her Lord.
Family was everything to Cheryl. Her beautiful blue eyes would light up whenever one of her grandchildren was around. She was a proud mother and would do anything in the world for her children. Cheryl instilled in the next generation all the thoughtfulness and kindness she was taught.
Cheryl was a very sensitive, empathetic, thoughtful person who loved helping others. People seemed to gravitate to her personality and beautiful smile. She never met a stranger and was always kind and loving to everyone. Cheryl loved to witness to others and share her faith in the Lord any chance she could. She found great joy in celebrating her faith with her church family at Covenant Church Chincoteague.
Cheryl is survived by her loving husband, Scott Robert DeBeaubien, of Atlantic; her father, Donald Edward Hines (Mary Sue Ogburn), of Parksley; her children, Justin Langlois, of Oregon, Jenica Langlois (Brad Knop), of Denver, Colo., Alexander DeBeaubien (Riley DeBeaubien), of San Diego, Calif., and Talya Mollman (Alex Mollman), of Brighton, Colo.; her siblings, Donna McCready (Billy McCready), of Assawoman, and Mitchel Hines (Lynn Hines), of Greenbackville; her grandchildren, Remi DeBeaubien and Frankie DeBeaubien; her sister-in-law, Toni Crichton (Rod); her nieces and nephews, Ross McCready (Meg) and Brittany Fries (Matt); and lots of extended family and friends.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Marie Hines, and her niece, Heather Fischer. As much as they will miss her here on Earth, her family is certain that she is dancing in heaven with her mom and Heather.
A celebration of life service is being planned and will be announced once more details are available.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Cheryl’s memory may be made to The Feather Fund, The Community Foundation of Carroll County, 255 Clifton Blvd., Westminster, MD 21158 (checks payable to “The Feather Fund” and please write “In Memory of Cheryl DeBeaubien” in the memo line), https://www.featherfund.net/donate.html
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