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Cheryl Lynne Staley Cooley                  Send flowers

Services: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Marysville Cornerstone Global Methodist Church Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 10 am at the church

Cheryl Lynne Staley Cooley, 80 of Marysville, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at the OSU Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born August 7,1944 to the late Walter and Frances (Shoup) Staley. She grew up as a farm girl nestled between both sets of grandparents doing her farm chores as assigned to her. She graduated from Byhalia-York High School in 1962. She earned her Bachelor of Education degree from Ohio Northern University and her master’s degree in education from The University of Dayton. She later attended classes at The Ohio State University to specialize in early intervention reading and taught 36 years in the North Union Elementary Schools. Following retirement, she was Assistant Director of the Marysville Cornerstone Global Methodist Creative Preschool for four years and also taught preschool Sunday School classes. She was a member of the Cornerstone Global Methodist Church serving in various duties, especially enjoying serving on the funeral meal committee and as secretary for Women in Mission. Cheryl was a mother and grandmother of profound love for her family, including a cherished brother and sister and their families. Cheryl enjoyed yard work, family heirlooms, taking walks, and memory-making with her grandchildren. Cheryl was predeceased by a son, Dr. Craig Cooley. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Eric Cooley of Heath and Shawn (Linda) Cooley of Mt. Victory. Her grandchildren Krandi (Steve Reisinger) Cooley, Shawnna Lynne Cooley, Christian Cooley, Brandon and Chase McComas. Great-grandchildren Makayla Baylous, Mia Reisinger, Jaxson Reisinger; brother Merrill (Beverly) Staley and sister Sharon (Bill) Kelley; nieces: Angela (George) Hill, Shannon (Travis) Upton, Sarah (Erich) Piland; nephews: Matthew (Andrea) Staley, Mark (Betsy) Staley, Paul (Kristen) Kelley; great nieces and nephews: Delaney and Katie Hill, Kendal and Caleb Staley, Ryan, Rhett, and Brady Staley, Spencer, Karly, and Oliver Upton, Katie, Will, and Sophia Kelley, and Avery, Norah, and Paige Piland. Life-long friends Glena Savage and Janice Eastman (Tag) Loudermilk. Funeral Services Celebrating her Life will be held Saturday May 17, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Marysville Cornerstone Global Methodist Church. Pastor Peggy Hoy will officiate.  Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 10 am at the church. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:30 pm, following the dinner at the church in the York Cemetery, everyone will just meet at the cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to, Dr. Craig Cooley Scholarship Fund North Union High School 401 North Franklin St. Richwood, Ohio 43344 and/or Dr. Craig Cooley Graduate Student and Alumni Award Fund in Statistics #601434 The Ohio State University Foundation PO Box 710811 Columbus, Ohio 43271-081 The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Directions to York Cemetery Directions to Cornerstone Global Methodist Church  (website) Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: connie J godwin Marysville Wed, May 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM My fondest memories of cheryl are her wonderful sense of humor, her loyalty and kindness, her love of flowers,  and her enthusiasm for her home and neighbors at the Residences of Bethel Woods.  I will always remember her walking around the pond and neighborhood as well as her excitement when Craig would fix or install something at her home. She will be missed dearly. #2 from: Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene. Texas Wed, May 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM Staley & Cooley family.  Prayers to your families. Many wonderful memories of Cheryl & her family Becky Jacobs Rynders Abilene. Texas #3 from: Tod & Wanda Dresback Richwood Wed, May 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM Cheryl I have so many memories of you!!  From our family connections.  To you being my Reading teacher.  To you being teacher for Bethany.  At church.  Then my Special friend.  RIP Cheryl. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. #4 from: Judy Hall Baker Marysville Wed, May 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. #5 from: Sue Ann Harmon West Mansfield Wed, May 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM Cheryl always had a special place in my heart  i remember all the times we had when we were growing up we were alway together a special family when my.parenta named them as God parents #6 from: Karen (Dill) Thompson Logan, Ohio Wed, May 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM My condolences to the Staley and Cooley families! Many fond memories of Cheryl growing up around York Center. A very loving, caring sweet person. May you rest in peace! #7 from: Janet Chadwick Richwood Wed, May 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM Lifting you all up in prayer! I was lucky to work with Cheryl for many of her years at North Union.  She was sweet, kind, and a wonderful friend. I learned so much from her. I will have many memories of her. She's a treasure! #8 from: Meredythe Wedding  Dillon Mt Wed, May 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM I will always remember Cheryl as a great friend of my deceased daughter, Jodi.  Visiting with her many times when she was in the nursing home.  She is now one of God’s faithful angels! #9 from: Brian and Belinda Nauman Richwood Wed, May 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM Cheryl was a blessing in my life.  She was so kind, generous, and  supportive of me as a new elementary teacher. She was so talented and caring and wrote the most beautiful notes of encouragement and praise.  She will always hold a special place in my heart.   #10 from: Barbara Tallman   Wed, May 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM Prayers for the entire Cooley and Staley families.Cheryl was such a blessing and so wonderful to know. May she rest in peace! #11 from: Todd Hamilton  Richwood Wed, May 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM Prayers to the family, she was a wonderful lady. #12 from: Nancy S George Marysville Wed, May 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM Cheryl was a lovely, gentle, soft spoken educator in the North Union Jackson Building.  She always had a positive attitude when working with her students.  You were very lucky to have her in your life. #13 from: Colette dennis Destin Wed, May 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM Cheryl was the sweetest neighbor. She would spend time talking to my teenage son and everytime she saw me asked about him. He’s 35 now and remembers her fondly. #14 from: Pam&Jon Fout and family Ridgeway ,Ohio Wed, May 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM It’s with our deepest sympathies to hear of Cheryl’spassing. She was a wonderful woman and teacher to our children. She will be missed. 🌹💔😢 #15 from: Mike and Deb Miller Marysville, Ohio Wed, May 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM We are so very sorry for your loss. Cheryl was such a positive, sweet and kind person that always made us feel special when we were around her. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs and love being sent your way. #16 from: Nancy Wiley Richwood Wed, May 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM So sorry for your loss. She was one special, caring lady and will be greatly missed. My heart felt sympathy goes out to all her family.  May God give you strength at this difficult time. #17 from: Mary Sell DiPaolo Marysville Wed, May 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM Sharon, So sorry for your loss.  Cheryl was a sweet wonderful person with a heart of gold.  Always willing to help others. Prayers to you and the family.🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️ #18 from: Roger Gibson Kenton Thu, May 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM Cheryl will be missed. She was a great person and always had a good for everyone. The Lord received an angel with Cheryl. We give condolences to the Staley and Cooley families. Wish we could be there but not able to. God Bless 🙏🙏🙏 Roger and Karen Gibson #19 from: Connie Jordan Hill Nolensville, TN Thu, May 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM Thinking of Sharon and all of Cheryl's family, such a loss.  I hadn't known her too long, discovered she was my cousin when researching family history and thereafter kept in touch.  A regret of mine that we never crossed paths growing up, living so close to one another, sharing my Great Grandmother & her Great Aunt.  A beautiful, kind angel here and beyond. #20 from: Peg Gray-Weaver Marysville Thu, May 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM My deepest symphies to Cheryl's family. she was a wonderful lady with a big heart. I have good memories growing up with her in York Center. My thoughts and prayers goes out to all her family. #21 from: Sue (Waugh) Wright   Thu, May 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM Cheryl always knew what to say and how to say it at times when most of us don't.  Sorry for your loss.

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