Cheri Charles of Sidney, NE, passed away at UCHealth in Aurora, CO, Friday March 14th 2025, after a long battle with brain cancer.

Cheri is survived by her loving husband Elwood Charles of 55 years; sister Debra Almen of Gillette, WY; sister Vicki Jansen of Norfolk, NE; daughter Dannette Bayne, husband Tony, Sidney, NE; son Dennis Charles, wife Misti, Sidney, NE; daughter Darla Heeren, husband Jim, Seward, NE; daughter Debbie Hrbek Sidney, NE; son David Charles Rapid City, SD; son Daniel Charles, wife Kat, Sidney, NE; son Donovan Charles, Sidney, NE along with 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cheri was preceded in death by her parents, Bob Bittner and Veryl Burton, an extremely special grandmother, Minnie Bittner, along with two great-nieces Mckenna Rohrich and Saige Stevenson.

Cheri was well known for her love of cooking wonderful meals, collecting beautiful trinkets, dishes, and needleworked tea towels. She enjoyed taking care of her family, spending time with Nelly her teacup Yorkie, and taking care of anyone who needed her assistance. She was an extremely loving empathetic person, always sharing her strong faith as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, her hope of living in a perfect earth, along with her hope for the resurrection. She was an amazing mother and friend who made everything she touched beautiful and had a gift for making everyone feel welcome in her home. She will be sadly missed by countless loved ones.

Memorial services will be held from 2-3p.m. Saturday, March 29th 2025, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, located 648 Deaver Drive Sidney, NE. A luncheon will be held following the service at Country Inn & Suites located 664 Chase Blvd, in Sidney.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Services are in charge of the arrangements.