CHERIE MATERI-GREEN

June 27, 1955 — August 27, 2021
Cherie Materi-Green was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and grew up in southern Louisiana before moving to Washington State. Cherie is survived by her husband, John Green and her children, Denise Materi-Powell and her husband Russell, David Sons and his wife Stacey, Joshua Materi and his wife Lindsey, and daughter Trisha Materi, and by her grand babies and loves of her life, Justice, Rachell, Brett, Helena, Isabella, Evan, Oliver, Lucy and Josephine, a sister Theresa Grow, her husband Terry, brother Steven Jones and his wife Karen. Preceding her in death, her mother, Adeline Agnes Wiebe Jones of Bayou Vista, Louisiana, father, Riley Jones of Texas, and her husband, Terrance John Materi of Silverdale, Washington.
Cherie’s husband Terry Materi passed away after 22 years of marriage. Cherie and Terry spent most of their lives together in southern Louisiana raising their children. They owned a sports store, Tackle Annex, and held a weekly bass tournament, the “Wednesday Night Hog Fight”, where Terry implemented a catch and release program fostering an environment in which their grandkids would be able to fish one day.
Cherie was the most selfless person. Family meant the world to her, and she spent as much time with her children and grandchildren as possible. Cherie had debilitating rheumatoid arthritis but did not complain, even on her worst days. She was determined to find the positive things in life. She had an infectious personality and made friends everywhere she went. She was always looking for a reason to celebrate, and when she cooked, she would feed the masses. People in Washington loved her Cajun cooking and her sweet southern hospitality. Cherie lost her battle with Covid on August 27th, 2021, after fighting for a month. She will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.