Cherlyn M. Woods

Cherlyn M. Woods 1951 - 2021 Cherlyn M. “Cheryl” Woods, 70, of Vacaville, formerly of Napa, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Cheryl was born August 20, 1951 in Lynwood, California the daughter of the late James Wilford and Dolores Emma Ternus Woods. She grew up in Manhattan Beach where she attended local schools and was a 1969 graduate of Bishop Montgomery High School. Cheryl received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Long Beach State University where she was an integral part of the women’s volleyball team. A part of a National Championship winning team, Cheryl was later inducted into the Women’s College Sports Hall of Fame. Returning to college to pursue a career in nursing, Cheryl became a Registered Nurse and served at the newly constructed California State Prison in Vacaville where she spent more than thirty-three years before her retirement. Cheryl was a founding and active member of The Pentecostals of Vacaville where she served as a Board Member and also church secretary for many years. Always near if help was needed, Cheryl would work tirelessly for the church and its members. She was a beloved Sunday School Teacher and Greeter. Her love for missions was felt around the world as she was an integral part of seeing churches built, many children fed and clothed, and played a key role to the building of The Paul R. Price School of Theology in the Philippines. Only eternity will tell the impact her prayers and giving have made in the lives of many. Often thought shy, once Cheryl knew you, she would prove the finest of friends! Cheryl’s siblings recall their sister enjoying family camping trips as a youth—water skiing at Bass Lake. She, like her mother before her, enjoyed card games of 65 and Golf with her sisters and occasional travel trips to her favorite Sedona, Arizona and the state of Alaska. She will be remembered as a loving sister and dear friend. Cheryl was preceded in death by her beloved parents, an infant sister Deanalyn, and by brother-in-law Jeff Dunn. She is survived by her siblings: Carolyn Dunn, Evelyn (Michael) Clark, James Woods, Robert (Rose) Woods, and Eric (Margaret) Woods; and a host of nieces and nephews. She also leaves many very close friends and extended family including: Cindy Serway, Gaylyne Price, Renee Price Noyes, Keith and Karla Green, Scott and Erica Lankford, their children Bryce and Ella, Tim and Andrea Whiseant and their daughter Addison, Brandon and Tara Noyes. No doubt too, in some years time, an adoring little black Shipoo named “Tucker” will look for Cheryl near Rainbow Bridge. Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Cheryl’s life 7:00 pm Thursday, December 2, 2021 at New Life Napa 2625 First Street in Napa, where her pastor, Reverend Tim Whiseant will officiate. Committal will be 10:00 am Friday, December 3, at Tulocay Cemetery’s Garden Mausoleum in Napa. Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel is serving Cheryl’s family and friends may offer condolences online at treadwaywigger.com

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Cherlyn M. Woods

August 20, 1951 - November 21, 2021