Williams, Cheryl's Obituary
Cheryl Mae Williams-Jiardina, born November 1, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Allison and Dorothy Earley, passed away on August 30, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Cheryl's early years were spent on a farm in Minnesota, where she developed a lifelong love for gardening and animals. She was known for her boundless joy and fun-loving spirit. She shared many memories from growing up in Minnesota, and created new memories there with her growing family, which will always be cherished. Her days were filled with the pleasures of reading, a nice cup of tea, gardening, sight-seeing, and shopping. She also enjoyed late night talks, movies, and losing to her grandchildren in Tryce. Most of all she loved spending time with her close ones. Family to Cheryl was always defined by love, care, and compassion. Her family was everyone she was close to with no bounds, only deep love.
Cheryl's empathy and warmth touched everyone she met. She took great delight in family gatherings, where her happiness and love were always evident. Her legacy is one of kindness, laughter, and a deep connection to the people she cared about. She made it her mission in life to heal and fill the hearts of others with happiness and love.
Cheryl is preceded in death by her late husband Samuel Jiardina. May they be rejoined in happiness, laughter, and love.
Cheryl is survived by her son Michael Ritsche and wife Kelley Klaman-Ritsche, daughter Terri Williams, daughter Cathy Bausley, grandchildren Jessica Ritsche, Kyle Ritsche, Deshey Davis, Drake Davis, Sasha Jackson, Jack Bausley IV, Maya Garman, numerous great-grandchildren, along with many friends and loved ones
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