Cheryl Ann Riley went to be home with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home in Chowchilla. Cheryl was born to Herbert and Mary Schuh in Merced, California in 1939. She attended grammar school at Ashview and then went on to attend Chowchilla High School. She worked for Madera County for almost three decades. Cheryl will long be remembered for her compassion, love for God, her dedication to serving God in his church, and the unconditional love she demonstrated to all who knew her.
There is an old saying that goes “the kitchen is the heart of the home.” This is true for those who knew Cheryl because that is where she would usually be found. She showed her love to all she knew through her acts of service. Her home was always open to all and she was the most gracious host. Cheryl was a great example of a woman who truly loved the Lord and his people. She served the Lord in church for 70 plus years. She enjoyed being in God’s house, music, gardening, cooking, decorating, and spending time with her loved ones. Her family was always a priority. She loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Mary Shcuh, and her grandson, Stephen Rutledge. Her legacy of love is continued on by her children Carrie Rutledge and husband Glen of Chowchilla, Michael Riley of Chowchilla, Matthew Riley and wife, Tammy of Fresno, Shinya Okayama and wife, Yuka of Japan, Starla Basler and Husband, Anthony, of Chowchilla. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sarah Mankin of Chowchilla, Christopher Rutledge and wife, Amanda of Chowchilla, Bradley Rutledge of Fresno, Andrew Riley of Fresno, Sakura Okayama of Japan, Caleb Lewallen of Chowchilla, Allison Basler of Chowchilla, and Ryan Basler of Chowchilla; four great grandchildren, Dylan, Henry, and Emmit Mankin, Hunter Rutledge, and Brody Lewallen
Viewing Services will be held at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel from 5-7p.m. in Chowchilla on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Celebration of life will be held Wednesday July 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. Procession to the graveside service after the completion of the celebration of life. Once the graveside service is complete there will be a reception at Valley Harvest Church.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: First Missionary Baptist Church of Fresno with a note to designate it to : Shin Kamoda - Missionary Baptist Mission Work in Japan
