Bonnie Cheek Andrews

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Bonnie Cheek Andrews will be remembered for her kindness, her love for animals, and the life she built in the Durham community.

Bonnie Cheek Andrews, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on September 10, 1941, in Durham, North Carolina, and lived the majority of her life there.

Bonnie was a graduate of Durham High School. She worked in administration in both the medical and automotive fields, bringing steady dedication to her work over the years. She was known as a kind person and had a special love for animals, which was a lasting part of her life.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William “Bill” Andrews, by her parents, Edgar Cheek and Helen Kearns Cheek and by her sister’s, Rebecca Ann Cheek and Linda Cheek Aibejeris.

She is survived by her son, Paul Steelman, and by her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Steelman. She also leaves her granddaughter, Kaleigh Steelman, and her grandson, Griffin Steelman, her 3 stepchildren, Susan Andrews Halkiotis, Patricia Andrews and Joe Andrews. She also leaves a granddaughter, grandson and step grandchildren. Her family will remember her with love and gratitude and will carry her memory forward in the days ahead.

A private inurnment service will be held at Mount Herman Baptist Church, 6700 Mount Herman Church Road, Durham, North Carolina 27705.

Bonnie Cheek Andrews will be remembered for her kindness, her love for animals, and the life she built in the Durham community she called home for so many years.

The staff at Gentry-Newell & Vaughan are caring for the Andrews family. Online memorials may be made at: www.gnvfuneralhome.com