Charlene Campbell Verret

Charlene Campbell Verret,  born February 23, 1928 in Alexandria, LA, died in Baton Rouge on  August 1, 2016.  Preceded in death by parents Ralph P. and Oma A. Campbell; brother, Ralph P. Campbell, Jr.; and husband, Roland J. Verret. She is survived by her beloved siblings: sister Geri E. Campbell of DeRidder; brother James S. Campbell and wife, Joan, of Sulphur; and sister Marti L. Campbell of Heber Springs, AR. She is also survived by her three children: daughter Suzanne V. Chance of Baton Rouge; son J. Stephen Verret and wife, Inge, also of Baton Rouge; and son James M. Verret of Irving, TX. She leaves behind five grandchildren and one great-grandson: Heather C. Foil of Baton Rouge; Sarah V. Cothron and husband, Chris, and son, Corbeau J. Cothron, of Baton Rouge; Christa E. Chance of Astoria, Queens; Elysa J. Verret of Denton, TX; and J. Wyatt Verret, also of Denton, TX.  Charlene was Assistant Treasurer of the Mobil LAGCO Employees Credit Union for 30 years. She volunteered with the Mental Health Association for Greater Baton Rouge and other charities. She was a member of the Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge and the Clan Campbell Society of North America.  She attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. A passionate reader, she was also interested in genealogy and politics. She loved her country and put her family first.  A private service was held, followed by interment at St. George Catholic Mausoleum in Baton Rouge.  Special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice, Courtney, Trisha and the nurses, and to Valencia Offord and Angelle Lemieux with Rest Assured for their compassionate  loving care.  Memorial donations may be made to Saint Joseph Hospice Foundation, 17732 Highland Road, Suite G, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 9150 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA  70810.