Cheryl Elaine Antronette Jones

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Cheryl Elaine Antronette Jones (Backman), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at the age of 74. Cheryl was born on October 4, 1949, to L. Ilene Backman and Tony Backman in Vallejo, CA. Cheryl was the 2nd oldest child of four and grew up on the family farm which instilled her passion for nature and animals. In college, she pursued an education in animal science at U.C. Davis where she met her future husband, Samuel Jones. Sam and Cheryl were married on October 9, 1976, and enjoyed 47 years together. As Sam was in the Army when they were married, Cheryl experienced being a military wife and became proficient in relocating the household when needed. Sam and Cheryl welcomed their daughter Devon while Sam was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. When Sam started work at Mare Island, they moved to Napa, CA to be closer to family. Son, Nathan, joined the family a few years later. Cheryl’s main job was being a mom and she took that role seriously. She spent many hours juggling soccer, T-Ball, baseball, horseback riding lessons, ballet, carpools, and all other activities in between. For several years, she was a Girl Scout leader, and endured many cookie selling seasons and camping trips. As the kids got older, Cheryl became a teachers aid at St. Apollinaris Catholic School, and she continued in that position for 14 years. After retirement, Cheryl was able to spend more time pursuing activities that she enjoyed. She volunteered as a docent at the Carolyn Parr Nature Museum and was also an active member of the Napa Valley Genealogical Society. She was an avid canner and was busy during the summer months putting up quarts of tomatoes and pints of peaches. Cheryl and Sam were able to travel more, and Cheryl liked to plan the trips and scrapbook the memories afterwards. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, Jessica, and her close cousin, Anita Huntington. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Samuel Jones, daughter, Devon Boer (Michael), son, Nathan Jones (Rachel Braby), grandson, Jacob Boer, siblings, Silveena Reichelderfer (Bill), Carletta Richardson and George Backman (Lynda), brother-in-law Matthew Jones, sister-in-law, Helen Jones (Alan Bretz) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA on June 3rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to We Care Animal Rescue: https://wecareanimalrescue.org/donate/

Cheryl Elaine Antronette Jones

October 4, 1949 - May 7, 2024

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Cheryl Elaine Antronette Jones

October 4, 1949 - May 7, 2024

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