Cherri Sue Yorks


Born September 3, 1977, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 at LaVigne Home surrounded by her family. To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Cherri’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.

Cherri worked for Flint Community Schools first as a Child Care Aide with Rainbow Learning Programs, then later as a Lunch Aide with Head Start. Cherri attended Bentley Community Schools until the 9th grade and graduated from Kearsley Community Schools in 1997.

Cherri leaves to cherish her memory, her longtime fiancé Scott Garcia; daughter Nichole Maldaner (Johnny); son Cody Yorks (Natalie); son Joseph Yorks; beloved grandchildren Addison & Jack; mother Deborah Barrett (Michael); father Joseph Maldaner; sisters Jennifer Barber & Ashley Alcala (Chris); nieces and nephews Chris Atkins (Jordy), Carman Barber (Dillon), Victoria & Emilia Alcala.

Special thank you’s to Michigan Medicine, Advisa Care Hospice, and LaVigne Home for their compassionate care.

Donations can go to LaVigne Home, 4085 Lapeer Rd Burton, MI 48509, 810-214-2852.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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4 Condolences

  1. Mary Kay Lininger on May 28, 2026 at 6:08 pm

    Debbie & Family,
    I am sorry for your loss of Cherri. I know she fought hard and loved you all very much. Prayers that Cherri rests peacefully, and that you all have wonderful memories of times together. Take care of each other.



  2. Leslie Story on May 28, 2026 at 8:09 pm

    Debbie,
    I am praying for your family that the Lord continue to lean in your direction not only on this day but the days ahead. I am truly grateful that I got a chance to become friends with Cherri we truly had fun it wasn’t the moment we didn’t laugh. Debbie when we all got together at those Rainbow Learning Programs meetings that last forever it was like being at a family reunion we really enjoyed each other. Then I’m praying for your family that the Lord give you peace that I know that you are a proud mother Cherri spoke so highly on her family and that’s what I loved about her God bless 🥰



  3. Cindy & Paul Cook on May 30, 2026 at 1:55 am

    Sending Prayers to your family Debbie and Mike.



  4. Debbie Gorski on May 30, 2026 at 4:26 am

    I’m so sorry to hear that. Debbie lost the fight of her life. I know it’s been a struggle for a long time. Prayers for your family to be strong.



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