Cheri Jane Gillespie's Obituary
Cheri Jane Gillespie, of Grenola, Kansas, age 51, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her home. Cheri was born on September 27, 1958 in Joplin, MO., the daughter of Eldon Lee and Patricia Joan (Spencer) Kinder.
Cheri attended school in Baxter Springs, Kansas and graduated from Baxter Springs High School in 1976. Cheri loved spending time out at her Granddad POP Kinder’s farm. On February 2, 1979, Cheri married Stephen Goff. They traveled the world together while Steve worked on water towers. They moved to the Moline, Kansas area and made their home there in 1986. Steve and Cheri were married for 25 years until his death in 2005.
Cheri then moved to Grenola, Kansas, In May of 2007 she married Sheldon Gillespie, who survives at their home. Cheri was a member of the Grenola Christian Church. Cheri and Sheldon enjoyed going fishing, and spending time together with their family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, and was known for her cooking and making homemade rolls.
Cheri worked as a care giver most of her life, she had worked as a paraprofessional in schools, worked as an activity director and as also as a CNA at the Twilight Manor in Howard. Most of all she cared for her family and friends.
Survivors including her husband Sheldon are:
Two Sons:
Casey Goff and his wife Delia of Coffeyville, KS
Jason Goff and his wife Jennifer of Houston, MO
One Daughter:
Stephanie Goff-Woods and her husband Mike of Grenola, KS
Mother:
Patricia Roberts and husband Harold of Baxter Springs, KS
Sister:
Karen Kinder of Eureka, Kansas
7 Grandchildren: Anthony, Seth, and Tyler Goff, Laura, Lydia, and Elizabeth Woods, and Stephen Goff.
Great Uncle: Cleo Beu of Winfield, KS
Cheri was preceded in death by her father Eldon, first husband Steve, and Daughter Sarah Goff
Funeral Services will be held Thursday July 22, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola, KS., visitation will be held Wednesday July 21, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. The family suggests memorials to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Zimmerman Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, Howard, KS 67349
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