Cheryl M. Childress Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Cheryl M. Childress of Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Cheryl may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Standley and Madonna Standley (Hardin); and her spouse Terry Dean Childress. She is survived by: her sons, Christopher Ryan Childress (Denise) of Tuscola, IL and Rick Brandon Childress (Chung) of Mattoon, IL; her grandchildren, Claire Elise Childress of Tuscola, IL and Clark Dean Childress of Tuscola, IL; and her brothers, Tom Standley (Joyce) of Mattoon, IL and Jim Standley of Mattoon, IL..
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Schilling Funeral Home (1301 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
