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Cherie Lora Freeman-McKay
1963 - 2021
BORN
1963
DIED
2021
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Cherie Freeman-McKay Obituary
Poughkeepsie, New York - Cherie Lora Freeman-McKay passed away at the age of 57 on January 26, 2021 at MHRH. She was born on Dec. 28, 1963 in Beacon, NY. the daughter of Chester L. Jackson Sr. and Betty Jean Johnson. In 1997, she graduated from Dutchess County Boces with her LPN and in 2012, received her Assoc. in Nursing Degree from Dutchess Community College. As everyone knows Cherie was about her coins. She was currently working at Unlimited Care Agency and Lutheran Care Nursing Home. To carry on her legacy she is survived by her Daughters Cherrell L. Jackson & Shakirah L. Freeman, Grandson Jassiem A. Jackson, & Special Daughter in Love Heather L. Graham. Her Sisters Quinn Dora Jackson, Dortina Dallas, and Latasha Jackson-Thompson. Brothers Chester L. Jackson Jr, & Calvin Dallas Jr.
She is predeceased by her Grandparents, Parents, Brother Quincy R.Jackson, Sisters Sarah Ruth Jackson, her twin Cherrell Jackson and her Spouse Kenneth T. McKay. She will be greatly and sorely missed by her Aunts, Uncle, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and colleagues as well as her special sisters.
Visitation will be held Saturday February 6, 2021 from 3pm to 4:30pm at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. Funeral Services will follow the Visitation at 4:30pm. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. If you would like to send an online condolence please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com
Due to the limited number of people allowed in the Funeral Home due to COVID, you can Zoom the Services by going to Zoom and log in with Meeting ID 725 853 9344, Password 302137
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Nancy Demilio
April 6, 2021
I am sad to hear of Cherie’s passing. Her family are in our prayers.
Anastasia Bowen
February 7, 2021
May my condolences bring you comfort, and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
Anastasia Bowen
February 7, 2021
May my condolences bring you comfort, and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
Lael Collins
February 6, 2021
So sorry to hear. We met back in the mid 90's. I still have a book that Cheri gave me... Such a lovely Lady...
February 6, 2021
Love you always shining star!
Love
Jaime kelly
Rosemary
February 4, 2021
Cherie, I can’t believe that ur gone!! It wasn’t that long ago that we bumped into each other & u gave me the biggest BEAR HUG & that huge smile of yours that lit up the room!!!!! We shared a lot of good & crazy times together while working at the hotel!!!! U worked so hard & overcame ALOT of obstacles but you were determined to accomplish your goals & you SO DID my friend.
My sincere Condolences To Your Family, May they find comfort in all the special memories!!
May You Sleep In Heavenly PEACE!!!
Clever
February 4, 2021
After losing my mother 20yrs ago; I know 1st hand, how the absence of a parent can be a struggle. Hope that you're able to find comfort with the memories once shared.
James DJ Mastermind Davis
February 4, 2021
My condolences to the family, may GOD provide you all comfort during this difficult time.
Samara South Fahim
February 3, 2021
I am very saddened to learn that Cherie has passed away. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
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