Cheryl Lyn Chase Jones Obituary (1948 - 2021)

Cheryl Lyn Chase Jones, 73 of Bloomington passed away at 4 PM on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday April 24, 2021 from 10-12 PM at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. A private burial will take place later at Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Kenney. Cheryl was born February 2, 1948 at her grandparents' house in Kenney, IL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Scott Chase as well as one sister Leslie Cundiff and two brothers in law Jerry Defebaugh and Jim Cundiff. She is survived by one son Matt (Jen) Jones of Normal and their children Taylor and Ethan, one stepson Todd (Michelle) Jones of Pell City, AL and their children Alex and Abby, two sisters Rhonda Defebaugh of Clinton and Judy (Joe) Barry of Zainesville, Ohio. Cheryl passionately worked many years in the banking industry, and loved her time spent as a Private Banker. After retirement, she worked part-time at Talbots, ensuring she was always current on the latest fashion trends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, entertaining, traveling, shopping, and playing bridge. She was part of many area Bridge Clubs. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends, and was dearly loved because of her eternal optimism and uplifting personality. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carle Cancer Institute of Normal - Patient Support Fund.