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Ms. Jennifer Cheeley, age 75, of Winder, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Ms. Cheeley attended college at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Armstrong College. She retired as a paraprofessional with the Barrow County School System where she worked at the former Winder-Barrow Middle School and Bear Creek Middle School.
Jennifer was a devoted member of the Eastern Star. She served as the Past Matron at Winder Chapter #336, Tucker Chapter #403, and Norcross Chapter #426. She was also a member of the Winder Pilot Club where she served as President.
Ms. Cheeley was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Costanza; parents, Bomar Cheeley and Edweaner Bennett Cheeley; and brother, Robby Cheeley.
She is survived by her nephews, Jeff Cheeley and Jonathan Cheeley along with a host of cousins, extended family, and devoted friends that she shared within the Eastern Star.
A private burial was held at Stoney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held in the Spring and will be announced when the arrangements are complete.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ms. Cheeley to the Disaster Relief or Service Dog Project of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Georgia.
Maddox Memorial Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
265 Highway 211 NW PO Box 934, Winder, GA 30680

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