Charlene Pearl Bergschneider Ott of Jacksonville, Arkansas died peacefully in her sleep July 27, 2026 at age 86. Born in Gillett, Arkansas on August 15, 1939 to Margie Johnson and Charles Bergschneider, Charlene was best known for her huge smile, beautiful needlework, and seemingly endless gift of gab. She never met a stranger and recalled entire conversations in detail decades later. Charlene married her high school sweetheart Jack Ott in 1963 and worked as a secretary for Bell Telephone, the Arkansas Democrat, and Gwatney Chevrolet until the birth of their daughter in 1973.
She spent the next 15 years as a devoted wife and mother, later rejoining the workforce at Peacock Real Estate and Century 21 Realty until her retirement. Charlene was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, a member of the Late Bloomers bowling team, and enjoyed traveling around the country with Jack until taking on her last role as doting Nana to her granddaughter. Charlene’s mother, father, brother Chris, and husband precede her in death.
She is survived by daughter Jerrie (James Fauver) Ott of Cabot, granddaughter Julia Fauver, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held at Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock Wednesday, August 5 beginning at 9 AM followed by a service at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at 11 AM at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Country Chapel, PO Box 1270, Cabot, Arkansas 72023, for their Children’s Outreach program
