Cheryl Justine (Owen) Boss

With heavy yet hopeful hearts, we bid farewell to Cheryl Justine (Owen) Boss, a beacon of strength, faith and compassion, who went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 7, 2024. She was a devoted mother, a faithful friend, and an unwavering pillar of her community. Cheryl cherished her family deeply, leaving behind a legacy of love and care. She is survived by her son, Shawn (Marnie) Scott, daughter, Dawn (Juan) Morales, five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and siblings Jacquelyn Baker, Linda Dunn and William Owen. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Justine (Wolf) Owen. Born in New York, NY on March 21, 1945, Cheryl spent most of her childhood in East Texas, graduating from Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic High School in Tyler, Texas. Receiving her degree in nursing from Texas Eastern School of Nursing in 1966, Cheryl began her stellar nursing career at what is now Christus Mother Frances Hospital in 1966, becoming a registered nurse in 1967 and working in several supervisory nurse positions in various health care settings such as Medical Center Hospital (now UT Health Tyler), Tyler Urology Associates, and Visiting Nurses of East Texas, before earning her paralegal certification in 1986 and beginning a new phase of her career as a nurse legal consultant for the Ramey Flock, A Professional Corporation. In 1990, Cheryl returned to Trinity Mother Frances Hospital (Christus) as an Administrative Director for Risk Management. After dedicating 45 years of her life to serving as an exceptional nurse and health care leader in the community, Cheryl retired from Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in 2011, while continuing to work part-time for Steed Flagg Lamberth LLP as a consultant for the Trinity Clinic physicians and hospital nurses. Many health care professionals in East Texas had the privilege of knowing Cheryl Boss and working with her. She was highly respected by colleagues, physicians, attorneys, patients, and their families. In her free time, Cheryl enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She treasured her friendships with many at Atria Willow Park. The family offers much gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Atria Willow Park for their loving care and support during the final months of her life. A service to honor Cheryl’s life will be held on Friday, June 14 at 2:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler, Texas with Pastor Kevin Burdette officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Michael Bosworth, Ralph Carrol, Andy Navarro, Joel Steed, Joshua Morales and Dylan Scott. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to the service. We offer thanks to God for the life of Cheryl Justine Boss and will cherish her memory forever in our hearts.

Cheryl Justine (Owen) Boss

March 21, 1945 - June 7, 2024