Cheryl L. Wilson Thornton, 63, of Vanceburg, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Hospice of Hope Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville after an extended illness.
Cheryl was born in Chicago, Illinois, March 22, 1961, a daughter of the late Charles Minor and Carol Jean Jauch Wilson.
A graduate of William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, she worked at Polley’s By Pass in Vanceburg. Cheryl was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She loved to go camping and loved her puppies, Bub and Ellie Mae.
Left to cherish Cheryl’s memories are her companion of 15 years, Michael Burriss; three daughters, Jessica Thornton and Beth McAdams of Vanceburg, and Jennifer Witten of Garrison; six sons, Jonathan Morris of Poplar Grove, Illinois, Samuel Morris of Somerset, Jerome (Hannah) Thornton of Maysville, Jessie (Ashley) Burriss and Brandon (Tiffany) Burriss of Vanceburg, and Justin (Courtnae) Burriss of Mayslick; a sister, Laurie Collins of Island Lake, Illinois; a brother, Minor “Mick” (Anabel) Wilson of Maryland; her grandchildren, Haven Thornton, Hadley Thornton, Mason Morris, Korryn Opperman, McKayla Morris, Serenity Morris, Ramzi Thornton, Shae McAdams, Dalton Witten, Xoe Witten, Liam Burriss, Harper Burriss, Trasure Burriss, Brantley Burriss, Hunner Burriss, Haidence Burriss, Landon Wolfe, Maci Wolfe, and Conner Wolfe. Many other family members and friends also survive who will mourn her passing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles “Chuckie” Wilson; a son-in-law, Jeremy Witten; and a brother-in-law, Mike Collins.
At Cheryl’s request there will be no service at this time. A memorial service will be at the convenience of the family.
Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg is caring for the family of Cheryl L. Thornton.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com.
