Charleen McDonald

Charleen was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett, of 72 years. Survived by two children: Danny McDonald and companion Pam Mathew of Texarkana, and Judy Alft and husband Mark of Catalina Island, California. Grandchildren are: Mitchell Norfleet, Shauna Norfleet Machado, Tami Douglas, and Amanda DeLaRosa. Great-grandchildren are: Dylan Norfleet, Shane Machado, Sam Carroll, Anna Douglas, Brittney Douglas, Sarah Douglas, Trey White, and several great-great-grandchildren.

Charleen was an amazing woman with many talents. She was a writer, poet, published author, and an artist with oil and acrylic. She read profusely and was skilled at giving book reviews and telling stories to all the grandchildren.

Everyone who met her felt the warmth and love she expressed through her smile.

She played volleyball in school at Liberty Eylau, and continued that sport even into her 70’s.

She was an elder in the Community of Christ Church and over the years ministered to several generations of children through Sunday school, church camps, and scouting programs.

“Memories are a timeless treasure of the heart.” Our hearts overflow with wonderful memories.

Celebration of Life service will be 10am Friday, September 5, 2025 at East Memorial Chapel-Downtown with Rev, Terry Hess and Rev. Bruce Arrant officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.

Family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the funeral home.

Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhome.com.