Cheryl Sue Henisey

Cheryl Sue Henisey, 79, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Born on May 14, 1947, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Cheryl was the daughter of George "Jack" Henisey and Evelyn Henisey. She graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont, Kansas, in 1965 and spent most of her life in the Coffeyville area before moving to Owasso, Oklahoma, in 2019 to be closer to family.

Cheryl was known for being independent, hardworking, funny, and fiercely loyal to the people she loved. She spent more than 30 years working at Funk Manufacturing in Coffeyville, beginning as a gear grinder on the shop floor before later serving as a planner scheduler. She took great pride in her work and earned the respect of those around her through dedication, reliability, and determination.

In retirement, Cheryl enjoyed traveling, trying new restaurants, going to the movies, and cheering on her beloved Kansas City Chiefs. One of her favorite adventures was a family trip to Alaska. Not long afterward, she attended Kansas City Chiefs training camp with her son and a close friend, an experience she considered one of the highlights of her life.

A proud cancer survivor, Cheryl participated in Relay for Life in Coffeyville and remained active in her community through volunteer service at local election polls.

Above all else, Cheryl loved her family. She cherished every opportunity to spend time with those she loved and was never shy about showing how much she cared. She was also the devoted dog mom of Bella, her beloved Chiweenie, who brought her endless joy and companionship.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Henisey.

She is survived by her son, Shaun Henisey, and daughter-in-law, Ashley Good, of Owasso, Oklahoma; her granddaughter, Alice Jordan, and husband, Noah Jordan of Collinsville, Oklahoma; her dear friends Deborah Brubaker of Coffeyville, Kansas, and Rhonda Hibbard of Baxter Springs, Kansas, who were family in every way that mattered; and Bella.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Avenue, Coffeyville, Kansas. Friends and family are invited to come and go during this time to pay their respects. Because of Cheryl’s love for animals the family ask that in lieu of flowers the family ask that contributions be made to the Coffeyville Friends of Animals in her memory. Contributions may be left in care of the chapel. A private family graveside service will follow visitation in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her parents.

Cheryl's family takes comfort in knowing that the loyalty, strength, humor, and love that defined her life will continue to live on in the memories of all who knew her.