Cheryl Anne Kennison

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Woodcrest Chapel, 2201 W. Nifong, Columbia, MO. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the church. Officiating will be Pastor Piet Van Waarde.

Cheryl was born on November 26, 1953 in Sioux City, IA the daughter of Lionel and Mazine (Miller) Bertrand. Her father survives of Shelbina, MO and her mother preceded her in death. She was married on December 18, 1982 in Shelbina, MO to Scott Kennison who survives of the home.

Cheryl loved caring for Scott, her children, and grandchildren. She lived a selfless life, always putting others needs ahead of her own. She was strong and courageous as she conquered cancer. She was an amazing cook and her pies were “State Fair Blue Ribbon Quality.” She never had to measure anything and they always turned out perfect.

She loved her new adventure of camping with Scott and Isabelle. They especially loved being at the State Fair with Brad, Kelly and their family.

Grandma Cheryl was the trendiest of grandmas and had an edgy style. She was never afraid to have fun. She loved to dance to any kind of music, especially in the camper with Charlize.

Chery loved Christ and loved being at church with her family. We will miss holding her hand as she sat next to us in the seats. Her warm hands always warmed our hearts.

She was the greatest cheerleader at whatever endeavor her family pursued. Never missing any sport, game, rodeo, or talent competition.

Cheryl was beautiful inside and out. Her love language was serving others. She went above and beyond to make everything perfect. Anyone who knew her loved her, and she loved them back.

Cheryl gave us laughter when we were down, she was our ray of sunshine in the rain, she showed us strength during life’s struggles, she gave us comfort when we had tears, and now she has gone ahead of us to light the way.

Other survivors include three sons, Casey Kendrick (Marni) of Hannibal, MO, Charles Kendrick (Kacie) of Ellsinore, MO and Adam Kendrick (Crystal) of Columbia, MO; one daughter, Rebecca Fitzpatrick (Farron) of Columbia, MO; two sisters, Christina Fifer and Mary Jo Becker; two brothers, Terry Bertrand and Brad Bertrand (Kelly); eight grandchildren: Mason, Josh, Rylee, Landon, Mariah, Alyssa, Austin, and Charlize; mother-in-law, Doris Kennison and sister-in-law, Donetta Murray (Ronnie). She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Don Kennison.

Memorials may be made to Missouri Cancer Associates, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.