Daddy delivered Charlee while Sissy sat by Mommy's hospital bed waiting for her new baby sister to arrive. Charlee Jean soon became a Member of Faith Assembly Church in Rogersville TN. She had her Dedication Ceremony at 2 weeks old. Then, 2 weeks before her untimely passing, Charlee's feet were washed at Church as well.
Charlee loved being a part of her Mommy and Daddy's non-profit organization, Veteran Center of East Tn. She loved Uncle Dan, Chris, Ben, Billy Ray, Marvin, Deb, Dewey, Dawn, Dan Malinowski, The Langes, and so many more.
Charlee Jean was born with bilateral clubbed feet. She began her weekly Lexington Shriners trips at the young age of 2 weeks old. For 14 of her 16 weeks of life, Charlee would return every week, having her feet manipulated then recast in plaster, from hip to toe. She was uncomfortable but she adjusted. 12 castings and her feet were perfectly straight. Charlee proved to be not only the bravest but the most resilient baby when she completed her surgery on her Achilles Tendon on 12/12. Next stage was "boots & bar" on January 6th.
Charlee Jean had begun hitting milestones. She would coo, babble, giggle, even repeat "I Love You". Her one true love was Sissy, even staring at pictures of Kylee when she wasn't around. Charlee will always be Mommy & Daddy's "Itty Bitty". Our Christmas present from Charlee, she sat up on her own on Christmas Day.
Unfortunately, Charlee Jean left this Earth unexpectedly on December 29th 2024 at 8:34am.
Too early for her parents and sissy. But God believed she was too perfect for this Earth.
Charlee brought together people from all walks of life. Christians, Recovering Addicts, Veterans, Shriners, and so many more. She made a difference and had a great impact on many lives in such a short time. She will forever be missed.
Charlee Jean was preceded in death by Great Grandfather, Rev. Billy Paul; Great Grandmother, Betty Carpenter; Grandfather, Sam Compton; Great Uncles Tony Compton, Ronnie Napier,Dewayne Paul, Don Harp, & Great Aunt Carolyn Harp, Family Friend, Ronnie Partin of Harrogate, TN
Also,Special Cousin: Charlie Compton (whom Charlee was named after)
Left to mourn Charlee Jean Paul's passing are her Mother and Father, Jessica Lee Paul (Compton) & Michael J. Paul of Tazewell, TN: Sister Kylee Frazier of Tazewell, TN. Aunt Samantha Compton Robertson (Kenny);of Harrogate TN, Many Uncles & Aunts in KY. Grandmother Gloria Compton (Mamaw) & Grandfather Dave Turner (booger) of New Tazewell TN, Grandfather Mike Paul (Papaw) of Speedwell,TN, Grandmother Vickie Partin Paul(MeMaw) Harlan, KY, Great Grandmother Betty Paul (Granny) of Speedwell, TN,
Out of State Grandmother Karen Vonstein
Out of State Grandfather Paul Vonstein.
Special Pastor: Billy Ray Courtney
Special Church Family: Rogersville Faith Assembly
A host of Great Aunts , Great Uncles, Cousins and a host of special friends will remember her for years to come.
Special Thanks to Dr. Talwalker & Shriners Hospital in Lexington for correcting her clubfoot condition and being so kind and caring while they do it.
The family will receive friends on Friday January 3, 2025 starting at 5 PM at Powell Valley Church of God Mountain Assembly; 925 Old Hwy 63 Speedwell, TN 37870. A wake will follow the receiving of friends at the church. The funeral service will be on Saturday January 4, 2025 at 2 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel; 937 North Broad St New Tazewell TN 37825. A graveside service will follow in the Chadwell Cemetery.
Officiating: Rev. Billy Ray Courtney
Memorials: Jessica and Rev. Michael Paul
Singer: Tom Fritz and Alicia Hagreen
Acting as pallbearers will be grandfathers Mike Paul, Dave Turner and honorary grandfathers Rev. Billy Ray Courtney, and Rev. Marvin Tapp.
Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Stevens, Chris Cooley, Jerry Warwick, and Clifford Greer.
