NORTH MANCHESTER - Cheryl A. Wilson, 64, of Evans, Ga., and formerly of North Manchester, died Aug. 27, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Wabash to Robert G. and Patricia Ann O’Dell Shambaugh. On Aug. 29, 1969, she married C. Tom Wilson, who died Sept. 7, 2009. She graduated from Wabash High School in 1967, and attended Ball State University. She was employed for many years in advertising with the News-Journal at North Manchester. Later she was owner/operator of Tri-Oaks Realty, North Manchester, and she and her husband, Tom, raised hogs for many years on their farm on Laketon Road. She was a member of Wabash County Realtors Association and North Manchester Chamber of Commerce. She was a past member of Altrusa in Wabash County, active in North Manchester Junior Achievement, the Republican Party, and many aspects of the North Manchester community. In 2001 she was an essential collaborator in founding the Manchester Monitor newspaper. An avid reader and gardener, she touched many lives through her giving spirit, and loved her grandchildren, Adrienne, Estella and Grant Deal, and Stone, Law, and Crew Wilson. She attended Sweetwater Assembly of God and Congregational Christian Church, both in North Manchester. Surviving are a Jeremiah T. (and spouse Angela) Wilson, Ft. Wayne; daughters Jennifer C. (and spouse Joseph) Deal,and Amanda A. (and spouse Martin) Bartlebaugh, all of Evans, Ga.; sister Susan E. (and spouse Terry) Stewart, Wabash; and six grandchildren; one nephew; and several nieces. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen R. Shambaugh, Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Laketon Cemetery. Calling will be from noon to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Benevolent funds at Congregational Christian Church or Sweetwater Assembly of God. Condolences may be sent via mckeemortuary.com
