She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 3, 1941.
Charlyn graduated from Willis High School. She married Larry Warehime in 1961, and he preceded her in death. In 1979 Charlyn married Micheal Dorsey and he too preceded her in death.
Charlyn was a homemaker majority of her life but also worked as a bank teller for multiple banks.
She was a supporter of Ohio State Football. Charlyn was a very outgoing person and had a kind spirit.
Charlyn is survived by her two children, Richard Warehime and Kathy Lucas. Her three grandchildren, Alissa Honka, Patricia Lamb and Alexander Warehime along with six great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Honka, Adelyn Honka, Lucas Honka, Rachel Honka, Aubree Lamb and Hayden Lamb. She is also survived by her brother Charles Eillis Jr.
Charlyn was preceded in death by her husbands, and her sisters Susan Ellis and Bonnie Hobbs.