Cheryl Bright

Wonderful wife and mother, Cheryl Bright, died September 22, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Cheryl was born July 1946, in Ogden, Utah to Larene Jones and Ernest Arthur Rutledge. Cheryl married the love of her life, John Bright in Elko, Nevada in November 1966. They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in May 1980.

Cheryl returned to college and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Salt Lake Community College. She loved to learn and sought out many opportunities to expand her knowledge.

Cheryl enjoyed traveling and went on many trips within and outside of the United States. She visited many places, including Thailand, Europe, Costa Rica, Montana, Illinois, Boston; and her bucket-list trip to Prince Edward Island.

She worked at Salt Lake Community College and retired in 2009.

Cheryl was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She really enjoyed teaching children in Primary. She made many close friends through magnifying her calling as a ministering sister.

Cheryl enjoyed being with family, camping, traveling, quilting, sewing and reading. She really enjoyed the Harry Potter movies and had fun making a Harry Potter quilt for her husband, John. She had a beautiful home that she kept clean and organized.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, John Bright, and children LeAnne Christiansen (David), Sandra Bright and dog Daisy, Michael Bright (Christine), Deborah Jordan Bright (C. Jordan). Grandchildren: Kristopher Bright (Alexis), Kyerra Bright, Kayden Bright, and Tyler Christiansen. Great grandchild: Ewan Bright.

Cheryl is preceded in death by: Jack and Larene McBride (parents), and her sister, Maxine Rutledge.

Family would like to thank everyone that helped care for her during this difficult time of her life.

Viewing and funeral services will be held at Jenkins-Soffe, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah, 84095. Viewing: 10-10:45 am. Funeral: 11:00 am.