Cherie Thatcher Brickey

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Cherie Thatcher Brickey, 78, of Olive Branch, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 28th. All who knew Cherie will remember her optimistic outlook for living life, an attitude she impressed upon every member of her family whose lives and activities she was fully involved in. Born June 2, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, Cherie grew up in a military family with her six siblings. She experienced the thrill of living in many different places throughout her childhood and easily adapted wherever the family landed. Cherie and her siblings were a package deal. They grew up together as the best of friends whose bond remained unbreakable throughout her life. Cherie attended St. Agnes Academy in Memphis, TN and then graduated from Memphis State University with a degree in Home Economics. She met the love of her life, Art, while in high school and once married they spent the next fifty-six wonderful years together. She had an eye for interior design and worked on the creative aspects in their home building business. She later worked for Northwest Airlines/Delta Airlines and retired after 20 years of being a Customer Service Agent. Cherie's greatest joy was being a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, pouring her heart into their lives. Cherie was creative and enjoyed sewing and crafting, especially making wreaths for friends. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and was part of the Queen of Peace Women's Club. She enjoyed traveling to be with family and loved ones and will be missed by all who knew her. Cherie is survived by her husband, Arthur Gideon Brickey, III of Olive Branch, MS; sons, Arthur Gideon Brickey, IV (April) of Frisco, TX and Michael Stuart Brickey (Leslie) of Germantown, TN; daughter, Ashley Brickey Cothern (Chris) of Olive Branch, MS; grandchildren, Hunter Brickey, Madison Brickey, Landon Brickey, Hayden Brickey, Sloan Brickey, Caroline Brickey, Anna Catherine Brickey, Zach Cothern and Dominic Cothern; and great-grandchildren, Sandra Cothern and Harrison Cothern. Cherie also leaves behind her sisters, Marie Davidson (William) of Virginia Beach, VA and JoeAnn Gerrity (Edward) of Englewood, CO; brothers, Paul Thatcher (Susi) and Joseph Thatcher, both of Virginia Beach, VA; sister-in-law, Jean Thatcher of Virginia Beach, VA; brothers-in-law, Robert Brickey (Pam), Charles Lee Brickey (Margaret Anne), and Michael Minter of Virginia Beach, VA. Cherie was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Joseph Owen Mullanphy Thatcher; mother, Annalee Stuart Thatcher; daughter, Melissa Blandin Brickey; brother, Thomas Thatcher; and sister, Therese "Tina" Minter. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with a memorial Mass held at 11:00 a.m., all at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. A committal service will follow the Mass at Autumn Woods Memorial Park. In lieu of traditional flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Cherie Thatcher Brickey to Queen of Peace Catholic Church (http://qopcc.com)

Cherie Thatcher Brickey

June 2, 1945 - December 28, 2023

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