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WASHINGTON - Cheree L. Downey, 24, of Washington, Ill., died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.
She was born on Aug. 23, 1988, in Peoria, Ill., to Michael D. and Debra L. Glazebrook Downey.
Surviving are one daughter, Cerenity Downey at home; her mother, Debra Glazebrook of Washington; her father, Michael Downey of Bartonville; one sister, Chelsea Downey of Washington; grandparents, Jim and Joanne Glazebrook of Peoria and Jarie Ford of Bloomington; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Carissa Downey; and her paternal grandparents.
Cheree graduated in 2007 from Washington Community High School and later graduated from Tricoci University in Peoria.
She had managed Smart Style Hair Salon in Pekin.
Cheree loved sharing her artistic ability through hair design as well as her drawings.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Washington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an education fund for her daughter, Cerenity, c/o CEFCU.
Cheree's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.
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Debbie Moore
September 19, 2012
I did not know Cheree but had met her as a very young child, I knew her father well and I am sharing the pain that he must feel. I am exstreamly saddened by your loss Mike.
Mike McMullen
September 16, 2012
Every morning and afternoon we would cross paths dropping our children off to pre-k. She was always sweet and had a hello for everyone. She always was excited to see what Cerenity had done that day and was especially fond of dressing her in the cutest rock-punk inspiried ourfits. Cheree you are truly beautiful inside and out and you will be dearly missed.
April Crotts
September 11, 2012
Couldn't believe it when I was told. It's too wrong to be true. I'll miss you so much, Cheree. I'll keep an eye on Cerenity, God knows she has a great mother. My thoughts and prayers go to your family.
Bianca White
September 10, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. C3 was always special to me. You will be in my prayers.
Jenny Webster
September 7, 2012
I can't believe this is so. I'm lost for words. Cheree, you will never be replaced. No one could take your place. So unique and beautiful. I love you. Until we meet again. :'( see you tomorrow
c t
September 7, 2012
Deb,
Life.....so fragile, Loss....so sudden, Heart....so broken...in the wake of such a loss, we are haunted by things we dont, and may never understand. Yet the solace we seek may not come from answers. So we look for comfort in the belief of love's everlasting connection. May that love lift you and hold you close, and give you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Giersch
September 7, 2012
Her Favorite AUNT Jeanine loves you and will miss you forever you will always be my shadow!!!
Jeanine Glazebrook
September 6, 2012
SORRY TO HEAR THIS!! WATCH OVER UR BEAUTIFUL BABYGIRL SHE WILL MISS HER MOMMA I KNOW HOW MUCH SHE LOVED HER MOMMY!! TO THE FAMILY I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND U ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
NIKI KEEFER
September 6, 2012
Cheree...i cant believe your gone...it breaks my heart to know ill never see your beautiful smile again :( you will always remain a wonderful memory...RIP pretty girl
Janell
September 6, 2012
I am so sorry cheree is no longer with us..we had some really awesome times,and i remember when we got our first jobs together at subway!..i miss her so much and still havent gotten her off my mind :(
September 6, 2012
so sorry for ur loss prayers are made
September 6, 2012
Oh Cheree you were such a bright light. You had such a great smile that will now live on through your daughter. We still have drawings you made us around the house that we will always look at and think of you. R.I.P. sweet girl
Kim & Tanya
September 6, 2012
Cheree was such a free spirit who loved her daughter and family. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Mary Harper
September 6, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
September 6, 2012
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