Cheryl Ann Ennis, 78, originally from Kokomo, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Born September 26, 1947, in Kokomo, Indiana, Cheryl was the daughter of Sue and Harvey Phillips. She lived in Walton, Indiana, and will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew her.
From her early years, Cheryl carried a steady devotion to the people and places that shaped her. She attended Sharpsville Prairie school and later helped plan her 50th class reunion—an act that reflected the care she took in honoring shared history and keeping connections close.
A hard-working presence throughout her life, Cheryl spent most of her working years on the production line at Chrysler. Her constancy, dedication, and pride in showing up day after day were hallmarks of a life built on commitment and quiet strength.
Cheryl found joy in the simple and the special alike. She enjoyed cake decorating, loved fishing at her lake house, and treasured walks on the beach at her condo in Florida. She also delighted in trips to the casino to play the slot machines, and she especially valued family gatherings and traveling with her girls’ group. A beloved fan of Elvis, she collected Coca-Cola items and Ashton Drake baby dolls—keepsakes that reflected her warmth, her interests, and the comfort she found in the things she loved.
Above all, Cheryl will be remembered for her great love for friends and family—a kind-hearted spirit, cherished and beloved, whose devotion was felt in countless everyday ways.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Ennis; her mother, Lorenna Sue Phillips; her father, Harvey Phillips; her sister, Vicki Phillips; her brothers, Dennis Phillips and Tommy Phillips; her aunt, Sadie Barlow; and her beloved fur babies, Donnie and Marie.
She is survived by her daughters, Shelly Wolf (Greg Wolf), Valerie Hood (Bobby Hood), and Angie Huskey (Dwayne Huskey); her grandchildren, Darik Wolf, Carra Wolf, Cody Vaught, Austin Huskey, Adam Huskey, Alayna Huskey, and Beth Vaught; her brothers, Harvey Phillips, Jr. (Ann Phillips) and Steve Phillips (Annie Phillips); and her sister, Stephanie Majors.
Visitation will be held at Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, on September 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, the time of the funeral service, officiated by Cheryl's grandson, Austin Huskey. Cheryl will be laid to rest next to her beloved Tony immediately after the funeral service at Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Rd, Kokomo, where Austin will conduct a brief committal service.
