Cheri Lou Stevenson

Cheri Lou (Fitzgerald) Stevenson was born October 12, 1958 in Madison, Indiana, to A.J. and Martha (Maddox) Fitzgerald. She left this life peacefully from her home surrounded by her loved ones on April 18th, 2011. She entered this world accompanied by her identical twin sister, Teri. Who has and will always cherish their close friendship and being twins. Cheri has two wonderful sons who she loved dearly: Adam (Amanda) Stevenson of Philo, Illinois and Nicholas (Kayla) Stevenson of Danville; step-son- Dennis (Carrie) Stevenson of Bloomington, Illinois. She has adorable grandchildren who she treasured and loved deeply: Ava and Atticus of California, Mallory and Macy of Bloomington, Reagan, Karson, Madisen, Kaelyn and Brookelyn all of Danville. She is also survived by two brothers- Billy (Debbie) Andrews of Madison, Indiana and Mark (Sharon) Fitzgerald of Decatur, Illinois; four sisters- Sandy (Arlen) Ackerman of Urbana, Illinois, Teri (Michael) Nelson of Danville, Andrea (Brian) Rosnett of Hillsdale, Indiana and Susie (Frank) Weddle of Danville, Illinois. She also has several nieces and nephews whom she adores. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother- Joe Fitzgerald. Cheri graduated from Monticello High School in 1977. She then attended Lakeview School of Nursing, where she graduated from in 1980. After graduating she went to work at the VA where she worked in the Extended Care Services, Ambulatory Care Services and the Communication Center. She was employed as an RN at the VA Illiana Healthcare Systems for 28 years. She loved working for our veterans. Over the years she made many friends with her co-workers. For 3 years she worked at the Vermilion Manor Nursing Home as their Assistant Director of Nursing. Cheri enjoyed riding her Harley, crocheting, scrapbooking, collecting Vera Bradley and Longaberger Baskets. Cheri enjoyed sister Saturdays and shopping with her sisters. She also enjoyed a family trip to Disney World last summer. Her sister Teri, and treasured friend, Mary Roesel, enjoyed trips together and especially their birthday weekend Columbus Day to Sarasota, Florida. Cheri especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was very instrumental in encouraging her grandchildren to enjoy reading as much as she did. Cheri enjoyed riding her pontoon boat up the river relaxing and observing the wildlife. We will all miss Cheri each and every day for the rest of our lives. We all loved her dearly. A Celebration of life Memorial Service for Cheri Stevenson will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home, with Pastor Cheryl Peterson-Karlan officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Spring Hill Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her mother. Memorials may be made to the Veterans in Extended Care and HBPC at the Danville IHCS-VA. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.