Cherry Lee Artis

Cherry Lee Artis went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2019.

She was born November 29, 1936 to parents Harry Winston and Lillian Lay Ballard. Her father passed away early in her life and she was raised by her strong independent mother. She inherited her mother’s strong faith and optimistic spirit.

Cherry was a faithful member of the Newcomb Baptist Church and a great witness to her faith.

Respected and loved by all who knew her she was the model of the Proverbs 31 woman.

She has finished her race, received her reward and is now in Heaven with her beloved husband Charles Artis Jr., her brother Billy Louis Ballard and her mother Lillian Wilson.
She is survived by her daughter, Ronda Collins of Newcomb, grandsons Dylan Collins of Newcomb TN, Dakota Collins and fiancé Amber Gibson and daughter Journee of Newcomb, TN; sister Carolyn Jean Bennett of Newcomb, TN, nieces, Vicki Ray and husband James, Tracy Morgan and husband Steve and son Ethan, Christy Llewellyn and husband Jerry and sons Hayden and J.B., Tonya Byrd and husband Tim daughter, Tessa Clark and husband Ben, Cherry Ann Wilson and husband Truman and son Zachary, Beth Russell and son Nathan and wife Brittney, and sons, Nathaniel and Isaiah Rickett; cousin, Jane Rasnake; sister-in-law, Eva Joyce McMullen.

She was a role model for her nieces and was greatly admired and loved by them all. Cherry had strong love for the Lord and her testimony was evident to all who knew her. She was held in high esteem by the community and leaves a void that will not soon be filled. She was passionate about her family and will be greatly missed by all.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, April 3, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico, TN with Rev. Scott Kennedy officiating.

The Jellico O.E.S 215 joined in to celebrate the life of Cherry Artis.

Interment was held Thursday in The Douglas Cemetery at Wooldridge, TN.

Music was provided by Rev. Rick Miller and Terry Singley.

The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico was honored to serve the Artis family.