Cheryl Ann Burns, age 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born on November 14, 1943 in Bluffton, Ind. to the late William and Vera Faherty. Cheryl graduated from Central Catholic and St. Francis School of Nursing. She loved shopping, vacationing and spoiling the grandchildren. She brought joy, laughter and love to the lives of her family and friends. She enjoyed life, had a beautiful laugh, and kind spirit. Cheryl is survived by her children, Tami (Bob) Cheviron, Tim (Mary) Gallaway, Todd (Josette Rider) Gallaway, and Damon (Nikki) Burns; stepchildren, Linda (Max) Elliott, Kurt (Roxanne) Burns; ten grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; niece, Marla Hogle; nephew, Chris Faherty; and brother, Pat Faherty. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Burns; stepsons, Tom Burns, and Jack Burns. A Celebration of Life is 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Mungovan, 2114 S. Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, Ind. with a Recitation of the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Highland Park. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageHighlandPark.com for the Burns family.
