Cheryl Aleta Childs

Cheryl Aleta Childs went home to Jesus on June 8, 2024 at age 71 after a prolonged illness while living at Future Care Pineview rehabilitation facility. Cheryl, better known as Cherry, was born to Morgan J. and Mary Christine Hodges on July 10, 1952, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, on her older brother, Morgan Jr’s birthday. When she was two, the family moved back to the United States, where Cherry began her elementary education in Washington, DC, and Jackson, Mississippi. Then, the family moved to New York City, where Cherry graduated from Morris High School in June 1970. When her parents decided to move to Washington, DC, to be closer to her aging grandparents, Cherry applied for employment at the United States Postal Service, provided her grandparent's address as a residence, and boarded a bus to her future career. She completed several semesters at American University; however, a conversation about the superiority of her Post Office salary to that of her college professor changed the course of her academic endeavors. Even surviving the Anthrax scare in 2001, Cherry remained at the Post Office and retired in 2017 after 42 years of service in various positions. Cherry's love for her family was a central part of her life. She was married to Carl Childs and they were blessed with one child, Christine Elizabeth Childs. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Cherry also loved spending time with her sisters. She was a “serial bulk shopper,” often going to at least four stores for groceries. During her later years, she maintained her command center in the car while her troops shopped ‘til they dropped. She loved singing and listening to Country and traditional Gospel music. Her favorite pastimes were watching Gunsmoke and Rifle Man and the streaming movie channels. Cherry's faith was a significant part of her life. She was a member of several churches during her lifetime, but her most active membership was at Universal Holiness Church in Washington, DC where she held positions of choir member and trustee. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. Cherry never met a stranger and she had a talent for making everyone feel the joy of her salvation. Cherry joins Carl, Morgan, Christine, Morgan Jr. (Chuckie), and many family members and friends in Heaven. She is survived by her daughter Christine (Tony), sisters Crystal (Phillip) and Cathy, brother Mark, sister-in-law Amy, grandson Tru, granddaughter Christiana, nephew Phillip Jr., nieces Aleta (Cordell), Serena (Young), Sarah and Silvia, as well as countless extended family members and friends to cherish the memories of her and anticipate our reunion in Glory. “Behold, I send an angel before thee to keep thee in the way and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20

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Cheryl Aleta Childs

July 10, 1952 - June 8, 2024