Shirley Mustain

July 24, 1937 - February 11, 2021

Born in Delaplane Arkansas, July 24, 1937, Shirley Ann Mustain had little money, but plenty of spirit.  As a young girl she played with the boys; kickball and baseball were among her favorite sports.  Although she was a “Tomboy” as a child, she grew up to be a “Dream Girl”, “Doll Face”, a.k.a. A “Babe”!  She adored being around people and loved, loved, loved being the center of attention.  She moved with her family to California in the early 1940’s; married in 1956 and had 2 daughters.  She divorced in 1985.

Shirley had a keen sense of design and had many crafty talents and accomplishments, which included sewing, painting, upholstering, knitting and southern cooking.  She also had many educational accomplishments.  Shirley had Certificates of Proficiency in Bookkeeping, Real Estate, and Legal Assistant.  She held a degree in Horticulture, and as a “Master Gardener”, she could name every plant she encountered in both the common and Latin name.

In her later years she was considered once again a “Tomboy”.  Shirley loved the mountains; riding her motorcycle on dirt trails, running her chainsaw and driving her tractor.

Shirley strongly believed in the Christian Spirit. She practiced her faith and attended church regularly, knowing she would one day be reunited with God.  Shirley was truly “One of a Kind”.  We will miss the very eclectic “Miss Shirley” and will remember her fondly.           

Shirley had an amazing, full and grand life.  She leaves behind 2 daughters; Tracy Graska, (Rod Koehn), Darcy Graska Brigham, (Brad), and Grandchildren Jake, Brooke and Paige Brigham.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mustain family.

Stephanie Johnston

March 02, 1969 - February 11, 2021

Stephanie Lynn Johnston passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Elk Grove, California on February 11, 2021. She was a devoted and caring daughter, sister, niece, cousin, auntie and friend. Born March 2, 1969 in Lodi, California, she attended Vinewood Elementary and Sr. Elementary Schools, and graduated from Lodi High in 1987. She went on to study at Cal State Chico where she obtained her BS Degree in Nursing, her life-long dream. At the time of her passing she was working as an RN for Centene Management Corporation.

Stephanie had an upbeat sense of humor, contagious laugh, and always looked on the bright side of life even though she had been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at 3 years of age. She conquered her many health challenges with optimism and perseverance. She adored her pets and because of her compassion and kindness to animals she was involved in animal rescue throughout her adult life.

She is lovingly remembered by her mother, Cheryl LaRoe, her brother, Chris Mitchell of Lodi, her father, Darrell Mitchell, of Stockton, stepsister, Jamie McDonald (Ben), their sons Benjamin Jackson as well as aunt and uncle, Rilette and Jerry Hugo, cousin Amy Bell (Brian) their children Colin and Amelia, cousin Shanon Mitchell, and the love of her life, Athol Smith.

Stephanie was predeceased by her stepfather, Jim “Bill” LaRoe, her uncle, Ron Mitchell, and her grandparents, Thelma and Roy Brunner and Oleta and Claude Mitchell.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations in Stephanie’s memory can be made to Animal Friends Connection, P.O. Box 23214, Lodi 95240, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, (JDRF) 200 Vesey Street, 28 th Floor, New York, New York, 10281, or a charity of donor’s choice.

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Jule Wiggins

April 24, 1944 - February 08, 2021

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

Service
A graveside service will be held the following on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Betty Roley

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January 07, 1929 - February 08, 2021

Betty Lou McNeece Roley went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2021. She was born in Manchester, Illinois and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she met her husband, Leonard Edward Roley. They moved to Stockton and raised two sons, Craig Roley and Gary Roley. They started their business, Roley, Inc. in Stockton. Betty kept the books for the businesses.

As a young woman, Betty was very interested in flying and actually flew a plane before she drove a car!

Betty was a kind and generous wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and their families. Betty is survived by her sons, Craig and Gary (Greta), grandchildren, Gary Roley II, Jennifer Gentry (David) Justin Roley, great grandchildren, Jessica and Alyssa Roley and Sean Savage and great-great grandson, Travis Savage.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard E. Roley, her parents, Eva Jane and Thomas McNeece, (Mac) two sisters, Stella Jean Watkins and Lotus Fisher, and one brother, Lionel McNeece (Skeeter).

Betty was much loved and will be missed by her family and friends.

Services will be private. Visit Cherokee Memorial website at cherokeememorial.com for memorials.

 

Adan Gomez Maldonado

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Adan Gómez Maldonado, 84, passed away February 5, 2021 in Stockton, California. Adan Gómez was born in 1937 in General Terán Nuevo León, México to Emiliana and Mariano Gómez. He lived in Acampo, California for over 60 years. He had a great sense of humor, an easy going personality, and an open-minded nature which enabled him to make friends easily and to be a well-liked, respected member of his community. His lifelong passion for nature enabled him to grow many different types of fruit trees; which included his famous pecans, donut Saturn peach and several types of lemon trees. He enjoyed spending his time with his beloved wife of 55 years, being around his children and grandchildren and playing with Dulce his Yorkie-Poo. He always made sure everyone knew how much he loved them. Adan was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters and his daughter Emelia Gómez. He is survived by his wife, Lidia Yolanda Gómez; his son, Mariano Gómez (Ludy); daughter, Diana Gonzalez (Lou); and daughter, Marina Berry (Kevin); his son-inlaw, Jose Haro; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and his beloved Yorkie-Poo, Dulce.

VISITATION

A viewing will take place for family and friends from 1 - 4 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A rosary and burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Main Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park. Graveside service will take place immediately following in the Lady of Guadalupe.

Masks will be required.

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