Cheryl L. Johnson

Cheryl Johnson, 74, of Cortez, Colorado, Passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2025, In Durango, Colorado.

Born on March 2, 1951, In San Jose, California, Cheryl spent most of her life in the beautiful Four Corners area, where she made her home in Cortez. A talented beautician and passionate musician, Cheryl touched the lives of many through her creativity, kindness, and generous spirit.

Chery’s celebration of life will be held at the Dolores Community Center in Dolores, Co., on Sunday, June 8th at 2:00 pm.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother and father, Betty and Johnny Papoff; her cherished sister and best friend, Sandee Aulston; brother in-law, Smokey Aulston; her father LeVoy Stamback; her sister-in-law, Beverly Papoff; her first love Jimmie Duran; and her beloved dog, Bailey.

Cheryl is survived by her loving daughters, Jaime (Tyson) Cox of Cortez, and Brandi Duran also of Cortez. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Rylan (Julianna) Duran, Haley (Koby) Guttridge, Kadan (Jasmine) Sharp, Destry (Maranda) Sanders, Teybrie (Mikeal) Ford, Kyler Sanders and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Rick Papoff, and his children Kevin (Stephanie) Papoff and Kim (Rusty) Hamilton, along with their families and her late sister Sandee Aulston’s children, Monique Firestone and Darrin (Becky) Aulston and their families.

Cheryl’s warmth, humor, and deep love for her family will be forever remembered. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew her.

In lieu of flowers all donations can be made at Vectra Bank in a Memorial Fund in Cheryl’s name.