Cheryl Hill

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cheryl Anne Mowery Hill, 68, of Hannibal and formerly of Cape Girardeau passed away at 6:56 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Cheryl was born Oct. 12, 1954, in Cape Girardeau to Virgil and Nova Jane Darby Mowery.

She served as the administrative assistant to U.S. Sen. Kit Bond for over 20 years, until her retirement.

A wonderful mother and grandmother, Cheryl loved her family. She enjoyed the arts, being a talented painter herself, painting landscapes and flowers often in watercolors and acrylics. Attending the theater over the years brought Cheryl much joy seeing the productions on stage. A world traveler, Cheryl visited Europe, but in her book, there was nothing better than a sandy beach and sunshine, so she often escaped to Mexico for her sun-soaked adventures. Playing the piano and watching and reading historical fiction were also a few of Cheryl's favorites. Most of all, Cheryl cherished her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored.

Cheryl was a Christian by faith and a member of Mount Auburn Christian Church in Cape Girardeau for over 30 years.

Survivors include her son, Jason Eric Lewis (Katie) of Hannibal; brother, Walter Mowery (Debbie) of Jackson; two sisters, Vickie Naeger (Rick) of Cape Girardeau and Connie Mowery (Julie Wheatley) of St. Louis; two grandchildren, Zelda Marianne Lewis and Nova Josephine Lewis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Mowery.

Friends and family are invited to Cheryl's life celebration at a visitation that will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at the funeral home. The Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Missouri Human Society.

Online condolences may be shared and video tribute may be viewed at www.JamesODonnellFuneralHome.com.