Cheryl "Cherie" Wensloff passed peacefully away on July 4, 2025, cradled in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her precious family, and in the atmosphere of unconditional love that she always so freely gave. She was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, a cousin, and a friend.

But more than any title, she was a quiet force of grace… tending the world around her with a gentleness that left everything that she touched and everyone that she knew to experience a more beautiful world. Her love was not loud, but it was vast. It lived in crisp sheets waving on the clothesline and warmed by the sun; in bubble baths that reached the ceiling; and in fresh-picked berries waiting in a bowl on the counter. Her love lived in hummingbirds buzzing happily at the feeder, in wind chimes singing on the porch, and in the fuchsia pink streaks that she so elegantly wore in her silvery white hair. She continually loved and laughed with a deep intention. She always showed up with her arms full of food, gifts, and time that had no boundaries. She never wanted you to leave, and always signed her love letters and cards with "bunches and bunches" of love. She always remembered what you liked and noticed the smallest of things. At night, she had to take one more picture of that glorious sunset, and then she would always remind us to "get some good rest." She gave her presence like it was the most natural thing in the world to do, because to her, it really was.

Her strong but quiet faith in God guided her hands as much as her heart. She deeply believed in Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Her actions were demonstrated in kindness, in connection, and in giving. She lived her devotion in the way she cared, in the way she listened, and in the way she simply existed. Even as her body was fading away- she remained steadfast, generous, and full of joy. She gave us all a thousand quiet memories, stitched together like a quilt to gently wrap around our grief. Oh, how we will miss her! And now, she's gone to meet Jesus and her beloved daughter Amy, who has been waiting for her in Heaven's Glory. Can you imagine the reunion? She also smiled big when we mentioned her rottweiler dog Brutus, who was going to be there waiting for her in her mansion. Her continual prayer for our family was a prayer we remembered years ago from our Grandma Tefft: "May the circle be unbroken…" meaning both here on earth, and especially for us to be reunited all together in Heaven through knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This was also her daughter Amy's wish.

The river is now crossed. The pain is no more. The race is finished. The sting of death has been taken away. May she hear the words "well done, good and faithful servant." The welcome party in Heaven is surely full of laughter and soft-landing tears. To honor her, don't look for grand gestures. Just hang your sheets on the line and take time to inhale the freshness of the air. Let your goodbye linger just for a moment longer. Cry if you must. Feed the birds. Tend the flowers. Look for that special frog. Hear the cooing of the beautiful white dove. Make the homemade chicken soup. Love gently, but fiercely. Because that's what she did. And she'll live on forever in our hearts as we learn how to do the same.

Surviving are her grandchildren: Brooke (and Andrew), Sierra (and Aiden), Skyler, and Isaac; her great-grandchildren, Eloise and Sunny; her sisters, Valerie (and husband Dale) and Patricia; Niece: Gretchen (and husband Chad and Raleigh); Nephews: Scott (Claire, Ella, Scottie Jr, Abbigail, and Madelyn); and Ben (Tracie, Vincent, Alex, Conor, and Layla); Father to her grandchildren, Paul (Selene); Her dear friend Sharon and cousin Nancy; and many other friends and cousins too numerous to mention; and also her neighbors and friends of the local Amish community.

Those who have gone on to Glory before her: Beloved, beautiful daughter, Amy Jo; and parents, Howard and Crystle Tefft. Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, August 2nd at The Woods Free Methodist Church in Stanwood, MI. Visitation is at noon, Service is at 1:00 pm. Pastor Joe Martin is officiating, with a luncheon following. And now, as the night is falling, "get some good rest."

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions toward the continued care and preservation of Cheryl's beloved home. A place she poured her heart and soul into, and where generations have gathered, laughed, and felt safe. Her home was her sanctuary, and remains a living legacy of the warmth, welcome, and beauty she offered so freely. Donations can be made via Venmo: cherylwensloffestate; or make checks payable to: Cheryl Wensloff Trust Fund, which will go directly toward honoring and maintaining the space that she nurtured with such love.

Arrangements are in the care of Daggett Gilbert Funeral Home, Big Rapids. To leave a memory or share a condolence, please visit, www.daggettfuneral.com