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Cheryl Ann Acock, 61, of Eudora, died on July 27, 2016, after a decades-long courageous battle with illness.
Born on Nov. 15, 1954, the youngest child of James “Bud” and Anna Acock of Bonner Springs, Kan., she was the baby of the family had an idyllic childhood in the small tight-knit community. With cousins who lived around the corner, there was no shortage of fun. This also provided a built-in best friend. From school dances to other adventures, her cousin Paula Dickensheets Zarrillo was a constant companion. Cheryl’s mother and father were dotting parents, who were highly active and respected in Bonner Springs, as well as within their church community (Community of Christ).
Cheryl attended Bonner Springs High School, graduating in 1972. She moved to Lawrence to attend the University of Kansas, where she met James “Jim” Hobson. The couple married in 1982 and raised three children. They also took in four of her sister’s children from 1983-1986, managing a house full of seven children. In 1989, the couple opened their hearts and their home again, taking in Jim’s sister and her five children. While not rich on paper, they were rich in spirit and always made sure to provide for the children — complete with piles of presents under the tree on Christmas morning. Large family gatherings were a center of their lives with additional cousins, neighbors and friends always welcome in their home. The couple divorced in 1994, but remained friends.
Cheryl was close with her sister, Nancy, who helped care for her in recent months. As teenagers, the two would enjoy long drives together with loud music playing. In fact, the two still did this on a regular basis, up until a few months before her passing.
Cheryl was known for her strength. In 1990, she received shocking news that she had a large brain tumor. She underwent major brain surgery and survived, losing her sense of smell and taste in the process. But she didn’t lose her sense of humor. Cheryl often joked about it, asking people to smell laundry or other things for her, and sometimes the joke was on them. She had a great laugh and big smile, even in the face of huge life-threatening obstacles. Cheryl not only survived the ordeal, but continued to fight recurrences and related illnesses for more than 26 years. In recent years, her health deteriorated ending with a courageous battle with stage-four cancer, with loved ones by her side.
Cheryl was also known for her caring spirit and generosity. A kind-hearted woman, she had a special place in her heart not only for people but also for animals. She is remembered as someone who, despite her battles and struggles, always remained the happiest and funniest person in the room.
Cheryl is survived by her three children, Sarah Acock of Lee’s Summit, Mo., William “Artie” Hobson of Norfolk, Va., Joseph Hobson, of Phoenix; siblings Nancy Acock of Bonner Springs, Kan., and Larry Acock of Scottsdale, Az.; six grandchildren, Kendrick Hobson of Lawrence, Ayla and Samone Clark of Lees Summit, Amelia and Hailey Hobson of Phoenix, and Khaimril Hobson of Norfolk, Va.; and many nieces and nephews who were like her own children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James Acock, of Camp Verde, Az.
Services for Cheryl Ann Acock will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Community of Christ Church, 901 Sheidley Ave. in Bonner Springs. The church was built by her father.
Thank you.
Cheryl Ann Acock, 61, of Eudora, died on July 27, 2016, after a decades-long courageous battle with illness.
Born on Nov. 15, 1954, the youngest child of James “Bud” and Anna Acock of Bonner Springs, Kan., she was the baby of the family had an idyllic childhood in the small tight-knit community. With cousins who lived around the corner, there was no shortage of fun. This also provided a built-in best friend. From school dances to other adventures, her cousin Paula Dickensheets Zarrillo was a constant companion. Cheryl’s mother and father were dotting parents, who were highly active and respected in Bonner Springs, as well as within their church community (Community of Christ).
Cheryl attended Bonner Springs High School, graduating in 1972. She moved to Lawrence to attend the University of Kansas, where she met James “Jim” Hobson. The couple married in 1982 and raised three children. They also took in four of her sister’s children from 1983-1986, managing a house full of seven children. In 1989, the couple opened their hearts and their home again, taking in Jim’s sister and her five children. While not rich on paper, they were rich in spirit and always made sure to provide for the children — complete with piles of presents under the tree on Christmas morning. Large family gatherings were a center of their lives with additional cousins, neighbors and friends always welcome in their home. The couple divorced in 1994, but remained friends.
Cheryl was close with her sister, Nancy, who helped care for her in recent months. As teenagers, the two would enjoy long drives together with loud music playing. In fact, the two still did this on a regular basis, up until a few months before her passing.
Cheryl was known for her strength. In 1990, she received shocking news that she had a large brain tumor. She underwent major brain surgery and survived, losing her sense of smell and taste in the process. But she didn’t lose her sense of humor. Cheryl often joked about it, asking people to smell laundry or other things for her, and sometimes the joke was on them. She had a great laugh and big smile, even in the face of huge life-threatening obstacles. Cheryl not only survived the ordeal, but continued to fight recurrences and related illnesses for more than 26 years. In recent years, her health deteriorated ending with a courageous battle with stage-four cancer, with loved ones by her side.
Cheryl was also known for her caring spirit and generosity. A kind-hearted woman, she had a special place in her heart not only for people but also for animals. She is remembered as someone who, despite her battles and struggles, always remained the happiest and funniest person in the room.
Cheryl is survived by her three children, Sarah Acock of Lee’s Summit, Mo., William “Artie” Hobson of Norfolk, Va., Joseph Hobson, of Phoenix; siblings Nancy Acock of Bonner Springs, Kan., and Larry Acock of Scottsdale, Az.; six grandchildren, Kendrick Hobson of Lawrence, Ayla and Samone Clark of Lees Summit, Amelia and Hailey Hobson of Phoenix, and Khaimril Hobson of Norfolk, Va.; and many nieces and nephews who were like her own children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James Acock, of Camp Verde, Az.
Services for Cheryl Ann Acock will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Community of Christ Church, 901 Sheidley Ave. in Bonner Springs. The church was built by her father.
Organizer
Hannah Brazee
Organizer
Bonner Springs, KS
