Cherie Malone

Cherie Malone, age 79, a resident of Olathe Kansas and formerly Linwood Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7th, 2024, after a brave and valiant fight against cancer.

Cherie was born February 8th, 1945 to Herb and Ruth Lodge. Cherie was a 1963 graduate of Olathe High school, and attended Pittsburg State and the University of Kansas, before marrying her husband of 58 years, Gene Malone, on April 15, 1966.

Cherie’s life revolved around her faith, family, friends, and service. She was a longtime member of Tonganoxie Christian Church, and upon moving back to Olathe in 2018, attended Lenexa Baptist Church. Cherie was also a member of the Johnson County Young Matrons (JCYM), where she served in various roles for the past six years.

Cherie loved her friends, fishing, playing Mah Jongg, Bible Study, cheering on her Jayhawks, and spending time with her family. One of her greatest joys was being with and supporting her grandchildren in their many activities.

One of Cherie’s last examples of her selfless giving was to donate her body to the University of Kansas Willed Body Program, which assists in the training of future medical professionals.

Cherie is proceeded in death by her beloved sister Betty (Lodge) Melton. She is survived by her loving husband Gene Malone, her brother Chuck Lodge and his wife Jodi, her children Deryck Malone and his wife Sarah, Scott Malone and his wife Sarah, Susan (Malone) Buckles and her husband Dan and her grandchildren Annie and Jack Buckles, Grant and Connor Malone and Tanner Schupp, as well as nieces and nephews and their families.

Family and friends are invited to gather October 6th from 1-3pm to celebrate her life and legacy at the Cedar Creek Clubhouse, located at 25775 W. 103rd St., Olathe KS. 66061.