Cheryl Ann Avery Kellogg, age 68, of Newtown, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019, in her home, surrounded by family.

Cheryl was born August 26, 1950, in Bridgeport, to the late Raymond J. and Frances (Southard) Avery. She attended Fairfield schools, graduating from Roger Ludlow High School in 1968.

Cheryl was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend to many. She was an accomplished cook and baker, always keeping family and friends supplied with great meals and hosting the extended family for all the holidays. One of her greatest joys was getting together and cooking for the “gang” of longtime dear friends. She was a compassionate friend to all who knew her.

Cheryl was a partner in businesses with her husband and son, where she kept offices running smoothly. She started at A.G. Kellogg Construction in Newtown and spent the last 25 years at Kellogg Hardwood Lumber in Bethel. For many years in between, she owned and operated Gardenia, a gift store in Fairfield, with her brother, Ray. She loved sports; playing tennis, paddle tennis, and bowling throughout her years.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 50 years, Allen G. Kellogg; daughter, Kirsten (Kit) Tuz, and husband, Jason, of Sandy Hook; son, Allen A. Kellogg, and wife, Karine (Izidorio), of Newtown; and grandchildren, Sarah Mawdsley, Elizabeth (Izzy) Mawdsley, Breckin Tuz, Alison Tuz, and Maria Kellogg. She leaves behind a brother, Raymond A. Avery, and wife, Carol, of Stratford; sisters-in-law, Maribeth (Kellogg) Onofrey and husband, Kenneth, of Sandy Hook and Bridget (Meyer) Kellogg of New Milford; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her beloved grandson, Cody A. Kellogg.

Calling hours will be at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, on Thursday, March 28, from 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Cheryl at Saint Mary Church in Bethel, on Friday, March 29, at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center — Trumbull, 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull CT 06611; or Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford CT 06405.