Obituary of Cheryl Anne Jones

Services for Cheryl Anne Wismer Jones, 70, will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, November 10, in the Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home Chapel, Overton with Ron Hoes officiating. Mrs. Jones passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 24, 1945, to the late Eugene and Helen (Hartwell) Wismer. She spent her early years in Omaha until her family moved to Dallas where she graduated from high school in 1964. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the East Texas State University in Commerce and later received a Masters from North Texas Woman’s University in Denton. In 1989, she began teaching in the Garland School District, where she worked for various Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities. After several years of teaching, she retired from Shorehaven Elementary School in Garland, where she worked with special needs children. It was her true calling as she blessed the many families and children she acquainted with throughout the years. She began her career in Beeville and Raymondville. The most important thing in Cheryl’s life was her family whom she loved so very dearly. She impacted our lives in a way that will be cherished forever. Although her loss has left a void, her spirit lives on in the memories of those she touched. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving parents, her beloved sister, Jackie Madisen, and niece Wendy Wismer Whitehead. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Jones Blair of Arp; two grandchildren, Colt Blair of Rockwall and Cody Blair of Arp; a brother, Gene Wismer and wife Jeannie of Addison; and nephews, Mark and Todd Wismer. Honorary Pallbearers include Colt Blair, Cody Blair, Gunner Mason, Jordan Wilson, and Madison Hanley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, November 10, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts and memorials be made in Cheryl’s honor to Hospice of East Texas at 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701.