Obituary of Cheryl Lee Johnson Head

Cheryl grew up and lived her life to the fullest in Colorado Springs. She attended Wasson High School and was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority while attending the University of Northern Colorado. Cheryl had customer service careers in banking and the airlines, but found her niche in real estate. She worked for many years in new home sales and received many top honors. Her hobbies were traveling, gardening, and being with her grandchildren. She especially loved the beaches of Cancun, Aruba, and San Diego. During her college years, Cheryl met her first husband, Randy Thorne. Together they raised two wonderful sons, Brian Thorne and Craig Thorne. The boys were the light of her life and gave her so much joy. Later, Cheryl met and married Ronald Head.Cheryl was born in Marysville, California while her father was in the Air Force. Her mother is Joyce L. Johnson of Murrieta, California. Cheryl was the best big sister in the world to her cherished brother, Tom Johnson, of San Diego.She has many loyal friends, loved ones, and adoring family who paid tribute to Cheryl, describing her as, “the best mother-in-law and Nana,” “the kindest and most fun friend,” “most generous and helpful fellow employee,” “the nicest girl with the biggest smile,” and “the girl who lived her life enjoying every day.”Cheryl is survived by her husband of twenty years, Ron; her son, Brian Thorne; her son, Craig (Meghan) Thorne and their two darling little girls, Elouise and Stella; a stepdaughter, Lindsey (Corey) Petersen, and their son, William Peterson; her brother, Tom Johnson (Scott Shuford); aunt, Marilyn L. Roberts; and mother, Joyce L. Johnson. Her father, Ronald G. Johnson, preceded her in death in 2009.Her friends, family, and all of Colorado Springs will miss her deeply. We know that the night sky is brighter now as her shining star twinkles down on us. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, we love you Cheryl.A Celebration of Cheryl’s Life will be held, 2:00PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 420 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Reception to follow.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cheryl’s memory to the giver's choice of charity or foundation.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Wednesday, August 30, 2017 2:00PM First United Methodist Church 420 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-884-2500