Cheri Billingsley Jones, 73, of Ocean Ridge, Florida passed away on March 24, 2021, after courageously battling breast cancer for over 6 years. Cheri was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 16, 1947.

Cheri is survived by her husband Earl Jones, her daughter Wendi (Gregg) Zukoski, her stepchildren, Jolie (Jimmy) Callus and Sam Jones, her mother Lois Billingsley, her sisters Vicki (Mike) Scruggs and Debbi (Jack) Welch, and her grandchildren Emili (Caitlyn) Zukoski and Ryan Callus. Along with 6 nieces and nephews and 8 great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Owen T. Billingsley.

Cheri was raised by her parents in Delray Beach, Florida and graduated from Seacrest High School in 1965. She worked for IBM as an executive secretary in Boca Raton, Florida until her retirement in 1988.

Cheri was a gentle, yet strong woman who never failed to make those around her feel loved. She filled rooms with joy and humor and was a friend to anyone who was fortunate enough to meet her. Cheri will be remembered for her love of butterflies; may they always remind us of the sweet soul she was.

Per Cheri's wishes, her ashes will be spread along her favorite coral reef, off the shore of Ocean Ridge, where she and Earl lived for the past 40 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Click here to be redirected to St. Jude Children's Hospital.