Cheryl Lynne Wright, 66, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Cheryl was born on September 27, 1959, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to Allen and Francis Brown.
She is survived by her four children, Amber Rimbey of Burrton, Kansas; Amanda Morris of Haven, Kansas; Jay Morris of Burrton, Kansas; and Chris Morris of Haven, Kansas. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, her sister, Glenda Lathrop of Enterprise, Kansas, and her brothers, Kevin Dooling of Whitesboro Texas, Eric Brown of Red Cloud, Nebraska, Aaron Brown of Hastings, Nebraska, Lonnie Brown of Benedict, Nebraska, and Todd Brown of Red Cloud, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Francis Brown; her brother, David Dooling; and two beloved grandchildren, Andrew and Tessa.
Throughout her life, Cheryl lived in many places, but her heart always belonged to Arizona, which will be her final resting place.
Cheryl worked in a variety of careers over the years, but her greatest professional passion was painting. She was an exceptionally talented automotive body painter, a craft in which she took immense pride and demonstrated remarkable skill. While painting brought her great joy, nothing in her life meant more to her than being a mother and grandmother.
She never missed an opportunity to be there for her children and grandchildren. Whether it was offering a warm hug, a listening ear, or simply showing up when she was needed, Cheryl made sure those she loved always knew they could count on her. Being present in their lives was one of her greatest joys and one of the many ways she showed her unconditional love.
Cheryl will be remembered for her strength, her artistic talent, her generous heart, and the deep love she had for her family. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026, at The Clayworks, 1125 N. Main St, Hutchinson, KS. Arrangements and care entrusted to Hutchinson Funeral Chapel & Crematory.