Cheryl Ann Stanis, 70, of Oakwood, IL, passed away at 4:24 P.M. Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 2, 1954, in Danville, IL, the daughter of James Gordon and Clara Mae (David) Miller. She married Steven Lee Stanis on September 14, 1974, at the Southside Church of Christ in Danville. He survives in Oakwood, IL.

She is also survived by two sons, Jason Stanis of Oakwood, IL and Jeff (Charity) Stanis of Whitehouse, TN; three sisters, Judy (Lindsey) Gero of Nashville, TN, Cathy Miller of Murfreesboro, TN, and Janice Cole of Mt. Juliet, TN; one brother, James Gordon Miller II of Danville, IL; brother-in-law, Ken Stanis of Kingsland, GA; four grandchildren, Bryson, Kyler, Aubrey, and Hannah Stanis; and three nieces and nephews, Sommer Conroy, Michelle Hoy, and Solomon Butler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and her 5-year-old niece.

Cheryl worked at Landmark Credit Union and Bell Credit Union. She later worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Danville. Cheryl enjoyed cross stitching, flower gardening, and camping with her grandchildren. She loved to travel as her passion was the ocean where she loved finding and collecting shells. Cheryl also loved to go antique shopping; shopping until she dropped with her sister, Judy.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 7, 2025, at Faith Baptist Church, 920 Warrington Ave., Danville, IL, with Pastor Al Rudie officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Cheryl to Faith Baptist Church, 920 Warrington Ave., Danville, IL 61832.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Cheryl’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangemen