Charlene West, age 91, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Charlene was one of six children born to the late Joseph and Mary Reynolds. She came from humble beginnings at the tail end of the great depression. She learned early on that the most important things in life were her love for Jesus, family and friends.
Charlene had an amazing personality. She was opinionated, witty and had a great sense of humor. Throughout her entire life, she gave others everything that she had: time, talents and selfless love. Charlene made a point to check in regularly with everyone and enjoyed lifting others’ spirits through her ability to listen and share comforting words from her past experiences.
Charlene was an avid reader and used that to escape the world – sometimes reading 3 large books in one day. She loved to sew and gifted quilts, towels and other hand made items to people who were closest to her heart.
Charlene had experienced so many amazing things throughout her life such as the first moon landing, televisions, cell phones and the internet. More than anything, Charlene maintained a good relationship with the Lord and continued to live every day with Jesus in her heart. No matter how she felt in the moment, Charlene was the kind of person who made sure to look past herself and to show you that she cared whether it be by words or actions.
Charlene West is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Reynolds; husband of 34 years, Benjamin “Ben” West; daughter, Claudette “Cissy” Whitlock; brother, Taylor Reynolds; and sister, Mary Jo Klein.
Her memory will be cherished by her sons, Jody West, Ron West (Sue) and Jerry West (Landis); brother, Russell Reynolds; sisters, Mildred “Millie” Boyce (Kenny), Libby Lindstrom, Jayne Peyton (Clint), and Claudette Cigarran (Jerry); seven grandchildren, Cory, Rich, Bob, Christina, Michael, Michelle and Stephanie, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Charlene’s family will hold a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Woodstock Funeral Home 8855 Main Street Woodstock, Georgia 30152 with Pastor Charles Blackstock officiating. They will receive friends an hour prior to services. All are invited to join the family for fellowship following the services. Please consider wearing Charlene’s favorite colors, purple and green, to help celebrate her memory alongside her family members.
