Born January 13, 1950 in Valparaiso, IN to Gertrude "Jackie" and William "Bill" Babbitt, Sr. Known by most people as "Cher", she was a 1968 graduate of Chesterton High School, Chesterton, IN where she was a member of the Trojan Pride Marching Band and Drum Line. She married in 1978 to James "Jim" Jones and they moved to Ringling, OK. She worked many years as a cook and always served as a homemaker. After moving to Waurika, OK she became a 911 dispatcher and gave her whole heart to that job serving the citizens of Jefferson County.

Cheri is preceded in death by her Mother and Father and grandson Kyle Fletcher.

Cheri is survived by her husband, Jim; three daughters: Amy Edick Fletcher, Velma (John Williams) Jones, Emmy Jones; brother William (Ruth) Babbitt, Jr; sister Kathy Ciminello; grandchildren Hannah Fletcher, Kameron Fletcher, John Williams. Great-Grandaughter Daniella Mae; many nieces and nephews and other extended family.