Cheryl Ann Sliffe

Cheryl Ann Sliffe, 77, of Bolivar, Missouri, departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Parkview Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, Missouri.

Cheryl was born on August 26, 1949, to Stanley and Elaine Payne. She was born and raised in Hermitage, Missouri, where her mother owned and operated a restaurant for 50 years. Growing up around the restaurant helped develop Cheryl's lifelong passion for cooking and baking.

Cheryl graduated from Hermitage High School in 1967 and went straight into the workforce. She dedicated many years to her career at HSBC before retiring.

She married Donald Sliffe on November, 26, 1988 in Bolivar, Missouri.

Cheryl was a talented cook and baker who especially enjoyed making her award-winning specialty pies. For 25 years, she was known for preparing meals at her church, sharing her love of cooking with others. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers, entertaining during the summer months, and spending time with family and friends.

Traveling was another one of Cheryl's greatest joys. She loved exploring new places and wanted to see all that life had to offer. She especially treasured the time she spent with her nieces and nephews, who held a special place in her heart.

Cheryl was known for her bubbly personality and her ability to always let others know where they stood with her. Her outgoing spirit, love for entertaining, and dedication to those she cared about will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Elaine Payne; her sister, Nancy Chandler; and her nephew, Jeff Davis.

She is survived by her husband Donald Sliffe; her brother, Gary Payne, and his daughter, Tammy Brown; her nephew, Curtis Chandler; along with other family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday November 9, 2026 at First Christian Church, Bolivar, Missouri with inurnment at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri at a later date.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Tuesday, November 10, 2026  at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Show Me Christian Youth Home, Lamonte, Missouri and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701