Delores Cherie Layne, age 71, of rural Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria, after fighting an eight year battle with cancer.
Cherie was born on October 20, 1948 in East Chicago, IN to Russell and Berniece (Crum) Ayersman. She married Richard Layne on February 15, 1969 in Cedar Lake, IN.
Surviving are her husband, Richard; her son, Troy (Meridith) Layne of Morrison, IL, her grandchildren, Muira and Lilah; her brother, Russell Ayersman; two sisters, Karla Torres and Kim Vallese; three nieces, Rachel Torres and Alaia and Breanna Vallese; and her nephew, Alex Torres. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cherie was employed as a Post Master Relief at the Mossville Post Office for 11 years. She then worked for Mossville Grade School for 17 years, last working as the Cafeteria Manager. She last worked at Pearce Community Center for nine years.
Cherie was truly one of a kind. She was loved by many people and will be greatly missed. Her family was her greatest pride and she loved being a wife, mother and grammy. Cherie enjoyed exchanging cards and spending time with her many friends.
Cherie was struck with Carcinoid Cancer in 2011 and her family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff of Illinois Cancer Care and the University of Iowa Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 11am at Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at LaSalle Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Online condolences may be made through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com
Visitation
FEB
26.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Bethany Baptist Church
Edwards, IL
Celebration of Life
FEB
26.
11:00 AM (CST)
Bethany Baptist Church
Edwards, IL
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