Millie Cherryholmes, 90, of Newton, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Newton Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1932 in Fairview, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Fern (Carr) Colwell.
She was united in marriage to Kenneth H. Cherryholmes.
Millie worked at Hesston Hay & Forage, working in the HR department for insurance, where she was an employee advocate. She retired in 2000 after 27 years. Millie was a 22 year volunteer for the Et Cetera Shop in Newton.
She graduated from Wichita State University at the age of 77.
Millie was a member of the League of Women Voters, Harvey County Democrats and the Red Hat Society. She was a Unitarian Universalist and was passionate in her acceptance of all people.
She is survived by her children, Kendra (Jack "Martin") Hall, Bobbie (Kevin) Pawlowski, Leslie (Charlie) Wright, Kay Cherryholmes, Ken Cherryholmes, and Holly Cherryholmes; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, plus one great-great-grandson on the way; and many special nieces and nephews.
Millie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters and one brother.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2022 at Miller-Ott Funeral Home, Hesston. Private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Newton. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, September 8, at Miller-Ott Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International or Et Cetera Shop in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, 67062.