Cheryl Ann Malone

Beloved wife, mother, sister, and nana, Cheryl Ann Malone, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, after defying the odds with Pancreatic Cancer for nearly four and a half years. Cheryl was 74 years young and was known for her signature smile, her love of aqua, her unwavering faith, and unconditional love of her family and friends. Cheryl was born at Heller Memorial Hospital in Napoleon, OH, on May 19, 1949, to Gerald and Lucille Knepley. After graduating from Napoleon High School in 1967, she attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. On her last day of college, she met and later married the love of her life, Charles Alan Malone. Cheryl started her career as an inspiring and loving 2nd grade teacher in both Cincinnati, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. After the birth of her children, Cheryl decided to focus her time on raising her family while becoming a volunteer extraordinaire as well as a relocation expert. Moving nine times between Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, and Georgia (twice), kept her busy and making new friends for many years! Cheryl was blessed to have life-long friends and family around the country. Always up for a creative challenge, she was constantly volunteering to help within her children’s schools as well as within her community. After sending her children to college, Cheryl reignited her love for teaching by shaping the minds of countless gifted children at Mt. Bethel Elementary School in Marietta, GA. Her passion for endless learning, in particular understanding the latest technology trends, benefited all her students as she created a classroom environment where each child could reach their full potential. During her tenure at Mt. Bethel, she met and formed a book club with many incredible friends, who all met frequently to enjoy the four staples in life: food, laughter, red wine and great books. Cheryl cherished her retirement time with her ‘grands’- Luci, Kate, Owen and Isla. She never turned down an opportunity to be with them and enjoyed celebrating with her family each weekend to enjoy the aforementioned staples. When she wasn’t loving on her kids, grandchildren, and husband, she spent countless hours in her personal studio engaged in a multitude of craft activities, but most notably beautiful, custom greeting cards featuring her favorite color aqua. Cheryl is survived by Charles ‘The Rock’ Malone (husband of 51 years this past August 26), daughter Jennifer Malone Foresman (Aaron), son Jason Malone, son Jonathan Malone (Erin), brother Gregg Knepley (Jean), sister Joyce Cordon (George), brother Mark Knepley (Candy), and her precious grands: Luci Foresman, Kate Foresman, Owen Malone, and Isla Malone. In lieu of flowers and to honor Cheryl’s desire to end pancreatic cancer and help future generations, please consider donating to https://secure.pancan.org/site/Donation. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (1075 Glenwood Avenue, Napoleon, OH 43545) on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The viewing will take place at 1pm with a memorial service beginning at 2pm, followed by a graveside burial service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Flatrock Township at 3pm. (12868 County Road K, Napoleon, OH 43545) A separate Celebration of Life service will take place in Marietta, GA, with details forthcoming.

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Cheryl Ann Malone

May 19, 1949 - August 30, 2023