Cheryl "Skip" Leinen Jones

Cheryl “Skip” Leinen Jones, 86, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, November 9, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1940, to the late Orville and Miriam Leinen.

Cheryl worked at a Volkswagen dealership in previous years where she met the love of her life, Roger. From there they built their life together and moved to Kentucky. She was always family focused whether she was volunteering at school or cooking home cooked meals. Cheryl centered her world around her family whom she loved dearly, especially her grandsons.

In addition to her parents, Cheryl is preceded in death by a sister, Jan Willis, and brother-in-law, Joe Hearne.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 53 years, Roger Jones; daughter, Heather Hall (Nick); grandsons, Braxton Hall and Maddox Hall; sister, Connie Asche (Clancy); brother, Jim Leinen (Pam); brother-in-law, Ken Willis; and sister-in-law, Anita Hearne.

A graveside service for Cheryl will take place at 11a.m. November 14, at Oakwood Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathen’s Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42303.

Memories and condolences may be offered online www.glenncares.com