Cherrie J. Jelks (Miller)

Cherrie J. Jelks (Miller)

March 20, 1947 – January 1, 2021
Age 73 of Champlin, MN passed away unexpectedly Jan. 1, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Cherrie was born in St. Louis, MO to Viola Cherry and Roy Miller. As a small girl they moved to Decatur, IL. where Cherrie graduated from Stephen H.S. in 1964. Cherrie then had 2 sons and eventually moved to St. Paul, MN in 1975 where she called home. Cherrie worked for U.S. Bank for 20 years and retired in 2010 where she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Cherrie is survived by her 2 sons, Herman and wife Gail Jelks of St. Paul and Casey and wife Rhonda Jelks of Mpls.; sister, Viola and husband, Steven Scott of Decatur, IL; brother, Michael McDode of Kalamazoo, MI; 9 grandkids, 8 great grandkids. She is preceded in death by both parents, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and 1 great grandson. (Published in the Star Tribune on January 8, 2021)