Cheryl Faris, age 76, of Warsaw, and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in her Warsaw home. She was surrounded with love from her family who tenderly cared for her in her final days.
Cheryl was born in Warsaw on July 28, 1944. She was the daughter of Everett D. and Alice E. Kelly Schooley. Raised in the family home with her three sisters, she attended Warsaw High School and went on to work for Blue Bell; Hart, Schaffner and Marx; and Worth Tax Service. She also worked in the Mentone clerk/treasurer office and was highly active with American Legion Post 49 Auxiliary where she was the secretary and treasurer for some time.
She was also active in the choir and church at Warsaw First Brethren Church, where she was a longtime member. She was an accomplished baker and cake decorator and was a member of Crystal Home Economics Club for more than thirty years. She is remembered for her silly, loving and caring personality.
Those who survive with memories to treasure include her husband, Lynn Phillips, of Mentone; daughter, Pami (John) Finken, of Winona Lake; sons, Scott (Karen) Wallis, of Mentone; and Bud (Kathy) Phillips, of Palestine; and three sisters: Janice Cox, Tanya Heath and Sally (Steve) Kuhn, all of Warsaw. Numerous grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in passing by her parents and by husbands, Mike Wallis and Thomas Faris.
A Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, where friends may gather for visitation on Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., Pastor Howard Imel and Mrs. June Imel will officiate Cheryl’s funeral service. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial in Mentone Cemetery.
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Memorial gifts may be directed to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, or Lutheran EMS of Kosciusko Co. – all of whom are thanked for their kindhearted care and assistance.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
