Cherri Lynn Hobbs ,73, of Key West, passed away November 23, 2022. She was born to the late Joseph and Bertha Emery, September 19th, 1949, in Chattanooga, TN. Cherri graduated from Norte Dame High School in 1967 and received her nursing degree from Key West College in 1981.

She married Michael Hobbs in 1973 and they lived happily in the Bahamas, Key West, Cuba and California. Cherri is survived by her son Joe Hobbs of Pensacola, daughter Katie Holtkamp of Key West, brother Steve Emery of Chattanooga, niece Christy Cooper and grandchildren Javen, Sierra, Samson, Greta and Violet.

Cherri was an accomplished RN and had a passion for helping those in need. She helped countless people struggling from mental issues and chemical dependency treating patients at the Camarillo State Hospital, West Florida Pavilion and DePoo in Key West. Cherri was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at 11am at The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Key West. Cherri will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. The family asks that people make donations to the American Red Cross in lieu of sending flowers.