Cherry Ann Warner, 85, died January 24, 2021, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson.  She was born January 5, 1936, in Lyons, to Kenneth Charles and Alwyn (Warrick) Alexander.

Cherry Ann graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954, and Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1956.  She worked as a buyer for the home furnishings department at Wiley's, and retired as the supervisory receptionist at the Medical Center.  Cherry Ann enjoyed playing Bridge, and going out to eat with the "Wiley's Group" and Class of 1954.  She was a member of the Rebecca Circle Sorority, and an active member of Faith United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

On July 21, 1956, she married John W. Warner, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage before his death December 10, 2016.

Other survivors include:  children, Steve Warner (Letha) of Hutchinson, Sandra Steude (Carl) of Meridian, Idaho, and Stephanie Hill of Augusta;  grandchildren, Brandon Warner (Julie), Blake Warner (Brittany), Brielle Warner, Tyson Miles, Lakisha Parks, Kent Miles, Jr., Janae Steude, and Derek Steude (Melanie); and great-grandchildren, Nivea, Tyley, Kaylee, Brooklyn, Landry, Charlie Jo, Jackson, and Dane.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Alan Gager officiating.

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Burial will follow in the Burrton City Cemetery.  Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.  Masks will be required for the funeral service.

Memorials are suggested to the Buhler High School football program, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

The family wishes to thank all The Arbors staff for their loving care provided to Cherry Ann over the years.  And to her friends at Faith United Methodist Church, who were her "extended family", and always there and supportive of our  mom.  She loved each and every one of you.