Cheryl Marie Krause age 71, of Resaca, GA, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. Cheryl was born in Germany on August 9, 1954, the daughter of the late Ludwig Paul Krause and Gwendolyn Krause. She enjoyed making jewelry. In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by a son, Jeremiah Flowers and step-son, Douglas Scott Flowers; and two siblings, Karen Swatzell and Linda Krause. Survivors include her two sons, Nathan Flowers (Shena) and Matthew Flowers; daughter, Jennifer Randolph; daughter-in-law, Amy Flowers; six grandchildren, Holland Flowers, Abel Flowers, Katlyn Spurling, William Spurling, James Matthew Flowers, and Jeffrey Flowers; two great-grandchildren and one on the way, Elijah Spurling and Maisy Spurling; brother, Donald Krause (Patty); family friend, Kristy Fleenor; and her beloved dog, Kilo Krause. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Visit the online obituary www.dalton-funeral-home.com to post tributes and share memories. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Avenue, Dalton, GA 30721.