Cheryl Ann Turley, 72, was born Cheryl Ann Criswell in Ellsworth, KS on
December 25th in 1950, and passed away in her Park City, KS home with
her daughter by her side on February 17th, 2023.
She was a 1969 graduate of Medicine Lodge High School, and attended Salt
City Business College from 1969 to 1971. Earning her degree as a
certified Legal Secretary. She was well-read and even more so,
well-versed. She strived with speed at any keyboard or typewriter, and
was very skilled in the art of shorthand. She married Dennis Mayfield in
Medicine Lodge, KS in 1971. Later divorcing in 1974. During her time in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin she gave birth to her adored first-born son, Jason
Matthew in February of 1972. She later married Delmar Turley in Scott
City in 1976. Divorcing in 2009. Tyson Jay, her much loved middle
child, was born in December of 1979 in Scott City, and the inseparable
love for her daughter Shareena Kay, came in November of 1986 also in
Scott City, KS.
She lived in many places throughout her life including: Wilson, Salina,
Medicine Lodge, Scott City, Park City, Odessa, Amarillo, Des Moines, and
Milwaukee, but she never lost her deep love for the State of Texas. Her
time at Odessa’s Permian High School, is among her most favorable
memories, when she was Adonis Tri-Hi-Y, and a Pepette in the school’s
Pep Club. She often recalled all the wonderful memories and life long
friendships that were made during her senior year at Medicine Lodge, and
was especially fond of her Texan childhood and the precious memories
made on Patton Drive in the Permian Basin.
Her time as a para and computer teacher at Shallow Water and Healy
schools, as well as, her near decade of service as the friendliest face
at Wendy’s were, and will always be, cherished by many. She enjoyed
traveling with friends and family to California, The Dakotas, Missouri,
Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee, Florida and many other places
along the way. She often spoke of wonderful memories around music and
dances. Was a natural born story-teller and especially enjoyed having
long conversations with her closest friends and family. She would talk
with you through anything, and was always a listening ear. Giving
counsel to so many throughout her lifetime. Every single person that met
her, fell in love with her adorable, bubbly, joyous personality. Her
favorite past time was reading about angels, mysteries, or just about
any novel. She enjoyed several genres, but mostly loved delving into
scripture, and spending time with the Lord. Most important to Cheryl,
was her unconditional love of Jesus Christ.
She is preceded in death by her father Darrel Leroy Criswell 1920-1997
and her cherished mother Edith Mae (McCoy) Criswell 1926-2016. She will
be forever held in beautiful memory by her three beloved children, whom
she dedicated and gave all of her love and her life to: Jason Turley of
Colwich, KS; Tyson Turley of Dighton, KS; Adam and Shareena (Turley)
Schiffelbein of Park City, KS. Her precious grandchildren: Jessica Jo
(Turley) Carter of Wichita, KS; Ashley Marie (Turley) Thornburg of Great
Bend, KS; Taylor Nicole (Turley) Berry of Wichita, KS; Terance Jay
Turley of Bismarck, ND; Logan Cordale Turley of Dighton, KS. One
great-grandchild Jaxon Matthew Carter (born 2-20-2022). As well as her
dear sisters whom she loved so very much all throughout her life: Doug
and Diane (White) Simpson of San Antonio, TX; Tom and Carolyn (Criswell)
West of Scott City, KS; and Mary (Criswell) Comba of Scott City, KS.
Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
All are welcome to attend. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am
Saturday February 25, 2023, in the Calvary Cemetery of Leoville, Kansas,
with Pastor Darrin Hammond officiating. Visitation will be held on
Friday February 24, 2023, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at Garnand Funeral Home
in Garden City, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to the
Cheryl Turley Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home.
**The family will gather at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
prior to the service. Please join the family for a meal and time of
fellowship following the service, also in the basement of the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Leoville, Kansas.