Cheryl was born on July 13, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama, a daughter to Percy and Addie Mae (Lewis) Brown-Johnson. She married Curtis Henry on April 11, 1974 in Bloomington, he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Kiasha (Arthur) Henry and Latiya (Victor) Lee, both of Bloomington. Sherry White, Curtis (Mona) Henry Jr., Kevin Henry, and Tony (Beverly) Henry all of Louisiana. Her foster children, Terry Findley, Calvin Findley, and Diamond Ringo; siblings, Pearlene (John) Redd-Pitchford, Willie Brown, and Aaron (Scottie) Johnson and several brothers and sisters-in-law. She is also survived by her sister-friend, Joyce Curry of Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Zachary, brother, Percy and sister, Gloria Jean.

Cheryl worked for General Electric Co., retiring after 17 years where

Cheryl worked for General Electric Co., retiring after seventeen years where she was a Union President. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Bloomington. She and her husband enjoyed bowling, and was a member of the Twin City Bowling league for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. Cheryl was known for speaking her mind and for her big loving heart. She will truly be missed.