Thelma Catherine "Katie" Cherry
Thelma Catherine "Katie" Cherry
Obituary
Guest Book
Thelma Cherry Obituary
Thelma Catherine "Katie" Cherry passed away on June 24, 2023, at her daughter's home in Southaven, MS. She was born on February 23, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Maggie Hibbard Guinn. Katie was a loving mother to her daughter Phyllis, who was the light of her life. Katie was an ardent supporter of family values and enjoyed spending time with family from Ohio, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Katie had many hobbies and interests but what she enjoyed most was volunteering. She was regularly active in various volunteer activities that helped the community. Her altruistic nature and compassionate character touched numerous lives and won her many devoted friends. Katie took pleasure in traveling with her daughter Phyllis and son-in-law D'Arcy whom she valued as more than just family.
Katie's faith journey entailed being a former member of Calvary Baptist Church while living in Jackson, TN before becoming an active member of Gracewood Baptist Church located in Southaven, Mississippi.
Katie will be remembered for her unwavering spirit of generosity and kindness to those in need. Her good-heartedness has left an indelible mark in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
SERVICES: A visitation has been scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Mausoleum of Highland Memorial Gardens beginning at 12:30 pm to be followed by a cryptside service at 1 pm.
She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Griggs and husband D'Arcy of Southaven, MS; her brother, Thomas Guinn and wife Kathy of Tuscumbia, AL and many friends whose lives she touched along the way.
She is predeceased by her husband, Ashley Cherry; brothers, Jim Guinn, Bob Guinn, Ralph Guinn, Russell Guinn; sisters, Edna Phillips, Dorothy Parish and Marie Kerley amongst many others that loved and cherished her deeply.
The family is requesting that memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association, 4728 Sportswood Ave. #214, Memphis, TN 38117 or online at www.heart.org.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, Tennessee 38305
731.668.1111 arringtonfuneralgroup.com
Pre planning just makes sense
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Thelma Cherry's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Thelma's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Thelma Cherry's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more