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1944 Cherry 2020

Cherry Witham

February 16, 1944 — August 23, 2020

Cherry was an Omaha Public School educator for 31 years. Cherry was born in Oxford, NE and reared in Omaha. She was a graduate of South High School and Kearney State College. She received her Masters from University of Nebraska Lincoln. She is proceded in death by her parents, Warren and Bernie, brother- in- law, Kenny, nieces, Tina, and Kari. She is survived by her husband, Gary Lewis, stepdaughter Stacy (Doug) Bradley, grandchildren, Nick, Sam, and Kyle, sisters, Jo Kuhn and son, Shane (Amanda) Kuhn, Wendy (Jack) Holmbeck and daughter, Heather (Simon) Montgomery, son, Seth Holmbeck, sisters – in – law, Lisa Lewis and son, Travis (Emily)Lewis , Rocky Lewis and sons, Jay Lewis, Brian (Andrea) Lewis, Aunt, Bonnie Johnson, beloved cousins, The Abbey Neighborhood Family and countless friends and colleagues.



“There’s nothing wrong with a little agitation for what’s right or fair.” (John Lewis)

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Service Schedule

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Memorial Service

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries - Pacific Street Chapel

14151 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE 68154

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MASKS REQUIRED. A reception will be held outside following the service at "The Abbey" 131st and Cuming St. Please join us for the video cast of the Memorial Service. A bench in memory of Cherry will be placed at Burke High School. Contributions may be sent to Mindy Nelsen, 828 N 131st Plaza, Omaha, Ne. 68154.

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