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In memory of
Charlene Ann Marietta
March 5, 1967 - May 24, 2022
Mar 5, 1967 - May 24, 2022
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Please consider a contribution to Charlene's Memorial Fund.
$1,600.00
of $6,525 goal
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Background
Charlene Marietta passed away on the evening of May 24 surrounded by all her loved ones. She was only 55 years young.
Charlene had a condition called “wet brain,” a degenerative brain disease.
The thing is she never let us know that she had this condition. Not until nearly the end when her physical symptoms would no longer let her hide it from us. She didn’t want the rest of our family to be sad because honestly, she was a really happy go-lucky kind of person. She lived for the moment and she was always smiling. She was the light of the party and always was up for an adventure with friends or family. She loved being around people.
Our family is heartbroken over her passing. Charlene's parents Herb and Lucille already had to bury another son - our brother Chris - eleven years ago and they had to fund his funeral. Just two and a half years ago, my Aunt Angie - my mom’s sister - was in the El Paso shooting. Now my Mom and Dad have to bury a daughter - my sister Charlene - and my parents are in their mid-80s. Charlene had not yet thought about a will. Surviving sons and daughters feel that our parents should not have the stress of trying to figure out funeral expenses after everything they’ve been through.
That’s where friends and family and incredible samaritans like you come in. Please consider a donation in Charlene’s memory. Our parents, as well as my whole family will be so grateful for your gift that will help with the following expenses:
* Casket $1100
* Cemetery plot $800
* Facility usage for visitation: $450
* Flat headstone $350
* Funeral reception $2000
* Transportation / hearse $725
* Embalming $800
* Flowers $300
Total: $6525
Any and all donations will go to these funeral expenses. Any excess donations will be applied to any other costs associated with Charlene’s funeral. Charlene's family thanks you for your donation. All funds donated will be directed to Cynthia (who is Charlene's sister) first and then be used to pay for funeral arrangements. And even if you cannot donate at this time, we understand. Could you please share so that we can give Charlene the best send-off we can? Contribute
Charlene had a condition called “wet brain,” a degenerative brain disease.
The thing is she never let us know that she had this condition. Not until nearly the end when her physical symptoms would no longer let her hide it from us. She didn’t want the rest of our family to be sad because honestly, she was a really happy go-lucky kind of person. She lived for the moment and she was always smiling. She was the light of the party and always was up for an adventure with friends or family. She loved being around people.
Our family is heartbroken over her passing. Charlene's parents Herb and Lucille already had to bury another son - our brother Chris - eleven years ago and they had to fund his funeral. Just two and a half years ago, my Aunt Angie - my mom’s sister - was in the El Paso shooting. Now my Mom and Dad have to bury a daughter - my sister Charlene - and my parents are in their mid-80s. Charlene had not yet thought about a will. Surviving sons and daughters feel that our parents should not have the stress of trying to figure out funeral expenses after everything they’ve been through.
That’s where friends and family and incredible samaritans like you come in. Please consider a donation in Charlene’s memory. Our parents, as well as my whole family will be so grateful for your gift that will help with the following expenses:
* Casket $1100
* Cemetery plot $800
* Facility usage for visitation: $450
* Flat headstone $350
* Funeral reception $2000
* Transportation / hearse $725
* Embalming $800
* Flowers $300
Total: $6525
Any and all donations will go to these funeral expenses. Any excess donations will be applied to any other costs associated with Charlene’s funeral. Charlene's family thanks you for your donation. All funds donated will be directed to Cynthia (who is Charlene's sister) first and then be used to pay for funeral arrangements. And even if you cannot donate at this time, we understand. Could you please share so that we can give Charlene the best send-off we can? Contribute
Funds are being collected and disbursed by Cynthia Calhoun, Charlene's sister.
Recent contributions
$100.00
June 3, 2022, 9:59 a.m. MDT
Anonymous
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June 2, 2022, 5:53 p.m. MDT
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June 1, 2022, 5:45 p.m. MDT
Milton Gonzales
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June 1, 2022, 4:25 p.m. MDT
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May 31, 2022, 10:27 a.m. MDT
$500.00
May 30, 2022, 9:32 a.m. MDT
$100.00
May 30, 2022, 7:44 a.m. MDT
$350.00
May 29, 2022, 7:19 p.m. MDT
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Oh my beautiful, happy, smiling sister. I will always remember our phone conversations and the stories you'd tell. You …
Oh my beautiful, happy, smiling sister. I will always remember our phone conversations and the stor…
Oh my beautiful, happy, smiling sister. I will always remember o…
My deepest condolences to the family members and friends of our beloved Charlene. My memories of Charlene are filled wi…
My deepest condolences to the family members and friends of our beloved Charlene. My memories of Ch…
My deepest condolences to the family members and friends of our …
I wish I'd gotten to meet this beautiful spirit in person; I know I would have loved her. Liven those angels up and …
I wish I'd gotten to meet this beautiful spirit in person; I know I would have loved her. Liven …
I wish I'd gotten to meet this beautiful spirit in person; I kn…
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Please consider a contribution to Charlene's Memorial Fund.
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of $6,525 goal
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