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MARION - A coroner's jury in Williamson County ruled Thursday that the death of 46-year-old Cheryl Ann Furr of Herrin was accidental. Coroner Junior Burke said the death was the result of an overdose of prescription drugs, namely Amitriptyline - an antidepressant - as well as pulmonary edema, congestion and hypothermia. Furr was found unconscious by a passerby on her front lawn at 1104 W. Maple St. on Easter morning. She was transported to Herrin Hospital, where she died later that afternoon. Initially, Furr's death was thought by law enforcement officials to be suspicious in nature. It was unclear whether or not she had died of natural causes. The pathologist's autopsy, however, ruled out foul play.

HERRIN -- Cheryl A. Waldron, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005, in Herrin Hospital.Cheryl was born on May 10, 1958, in Herrin to Joseph E. and Mary (Bailey) Waldron. Cheryl was a homemaker and formerly worked as a cook for various area restaurants. When she was able, Cheryl enjoyed arts and crafts and quilted blankets for her grandkids.She was a Protestant. Survivors include her mother, Mary Waldron of Herrin; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Dean Payne of Herrin; son, Gordon Theel of Bush; six grandchildren, Cheyenne and Kenneth Dawkins of Valier, Kailey and McKenzie Dawkins of Valier and Vada and Brianna Payne of Herrin; four brothers, Rick and Ronald Waldron of Herrin, Joey Waldron-Herrin and Donald Wal-dron of Royalton; many nieces and nephews; close friends, Tina and Timmy; close friends, Betty and Erica; and beloved pet dog, 'Lulu.'She was preceded in death by her father, daughter; Wendy Dawkins, and one sister; Judith Wal-dron.A graveside memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday March 31, 2005, in Blairsville Cemetery, with Sister Naomi Carter officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at graveside.Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted at both the cemetery and funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www. hughesfuneralhomes.com.