Corene Roane Cherry, 100 years old, died on Monday, June 3, 2019. Born in Middlesex County, she moved to Newport News as a child. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, and worked for 24 years at Hilton Pharmacy and 7 years for Newport News Shipbuilding as a clerk. She was a loving mother and grandmother whose family was second only to her faith in God.

Survivors include two children, Nita Thomas of Newport News and Rosie Hodges (Johnny) of Hampton; five grandchildren, Kevin Thomas (Gina), John Thomas (Kim), Sharolyn Smith, Leo King (Cathy), and David King; eleven great-grandchildren, Ashley "Nikki" Thomas, Shaun Thomas, Jennifer Thomas, Jake Smith, Adam Smith, Hannah Smith, Tyler King,Trevor Thomas, Marie Hughes, Priscilla Price and James Griffin; and three great-great grandchildren, Joshua Thomas, Sofia Johnson, Bradan Ballard, and Julian Price.

Visitation will begin at 10 AM Friday, June 7, 2019, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM at Parkview Baptist Church with Rev. Rusty Beck and Rev. Lawrence Bierman officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News, VA 23605.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.