Cheryl Ellis Jones of The Village passed away on September 12, 2017 after a 14 month long struggle with thyroid Cancer. Cheryl was born Cheryl Ann Ellis in January on Friday 13, 1956 to Leo and Edith Ellis.

Cheryl grew up on the family farm west of Guthrie. She attended St. Mary's School through eight grade and graduated from Cashion High School in 1974.

Cheryl was introduced to Robert Jones by a mutual friend in the spring of 1978 and they were married in September of that year. They were constant companions for 39 years until her death.

Cheryl was always an outdoor person with a compassion for all animals. She worked as a veterinary technician at Britton Road Veterinary Clinic for forty three years until her health problems forced her to stop.

Cheryl was proceeded in death by her father, Leo Ellis. She is survived by her husband Robert, her mother Edith Ellis, her two children Angela Lynn and Robert Anson Jones, four grandchildren, brother Raymond Ellis and his wife Loretta and numerous friends and coworkers at the clinic.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Guthrie, Oklahoma with Rev. James Wickersham officiating. Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel. Services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers a donation in Cheryl's name to "Free To Live" animal rescue would be a wonderful tribute to to Cheryl's memory. Cheryl had a true calling to animal care and rescue. Mailing address for Free To Live Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 5884, Edmond, OK 73083.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com