Cherie A. Loomis
December 6, 1961 - January 16, 2026
Cherie A. Loomis, age 64, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE on December 6, 1961, she was a daughter of Patricia Ann (Donohue) Knies and the late James Edward Knies. Cherie attended Glasgow High School and graduated from Newark High School. She then attended Delaware Technical and Community College. Cherie worked for Schagrin Gas before starting her career at Jennie E. Smith Elementary School, where she enjoyed being a paraeducator. Her love of animals led her to working and volunteering at the Cecil County Animal Shelter.
Cherie’s passion in life was helping anyone in need. She enjoyed spending countless hours volunteering and providing supplies for the homeless. Cherie relished channeling her creativity in different crafts, sewing projects, and her art. She looked forward to the warmer months to work in her thriving vegetable and flower gardens. Cherie loved spending an afternoon in the thrift store to find her next treasure. Most of all, she cherished her family and friends dearly.
In addition to her father, Cherie was preceded in death by her former husband, Scott Loomis. She is survived by her daughter, Abigail Loomis; mother, Patricia Knies; sister, Dee Earls (Elliott); and niece and nephews, Henry, Scarlet, and Harris.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12:30 pm. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cherie’s memory to Cecil County Animal Services, 3280 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 or online by clicking here.
Donna G
Pat and Abigail, I’m sorry to hear Cherie passed. She always tried to be an overcomer from all that life brought to the table. It can’t be easy to lose a daughter and a mom. Please accept my deepest sympathy and may God grant you special peace and loving care during this difficult time.
Susan Jurica
My most heartfelt condolences to Cousin Cherie’s close family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Steven Beers
Pat, Abby, and Dee so sorry for your loss amd many prayers for you in this time of heartbreak. Cherie was that older sister from another mother when we were growing up in Newark. She will be missed by so many. Hugs to you all!
Leanne
Abby and Pat, It is hard to grasp she is passed on. Grateful she is no longer in pain. Cherie was a fighter and passionate person. Hugs to you both.
Diana S. Cohen
So sorry to read of Cherie’s passing! I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Joy & sandor
So very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if we can help with anything
Sandor and Joy
Cherie was a great neighbor and friend. We are so sorry for your families loss.
Johanne tremblay
My deepest condolences and my prayers are with you and the family in this difficult time!
❤️ Johanne
Judy & Vic DiRienzo
My heartfelt condolences to sweet Abby, and dear Pat. Cherie was such a brave girl who overcame many hardships in her life. But yet, she was always there for me and my family, and many members of my family as well, as we went through our own sad times. As she strugggled with her own problems, she helped all of us so very much with ours. I will miss this sweet, sweet girl, and am forever thankful she was in my life. May she rest in peace in heaven , no more suffering, with many people who loved her so much, as I do. Reunited with her “Blue Butterfly” who did love her dearly! Sending love to Abby and Pat……..
Kathy szymanski
Prayers for your family. Cherie and I were play buddies growing up in Newark. Happy memories 💕 May you have peace and comfort. 💕