Charlene Ownbey

Our precious mother, Charlene Ownbey (Choddie), passed over quietly on February 3, 2024 at age 93 in Vinita, OK with her family by her side. Charlene was born on October 23, 1930 to Charles and Jonnie Edwards in Kingfisher, OK. Charlene was one of thirteen children. She is survived by brothers George (Jeanie), Harry (Judy), Leon (Tokiko) and Lucky. She was preceded in death by JR (Helen), John Francis (Lavina), Annabelle (Frank) Emerson, Jack (Nettie), Don (Barbara), Maydene (Earl) Hansen, Jim (Joyce) and Tobby (Lita). Charlene married Richard W. Ownbey in Afton, OK. Together they had nine wonderful children, Jenny (Paul) Rogers, Richard, Audrey (William) England, Elizabeth (David) Kiker, Nancy (William) Keenan, David, Rebecca (Jeff) Bailey, Cleta and Jewell. Charlene had 21 grandchildren: Leah Stout, Joseph Miller, Matthew Miller, Sarah Rogers, Annie Rogers, Travis Rogers, Jennie, Gracie Ojeda, Ynocencia Ojeda, Tricia Heston, Gordon Vertin, Ayla Vertin, David Jr Ownbey, Justin Ownbey, Jasmine Ownbey, Joshua Bailey, Christopher Bailey, Cody Ownbey, Todd Ownbey, Leah Goering, Jonnie Lohr; 27 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren each of which were dear to her. Charlene loved our Lord Jesus with all her heart and prayed always and God gave her beautiful dreams. Her favorite Bible chapter was Psalms 23. Charlene loved to read and belonged to several book clubs. Her granddaughter, Tricia, enrolled her in a book club sending her three books each month which she enjoyed very much. Traveling was difficult for Charlene and reading took her to places she could not otherwise visit. Charlene was a prolific artist. She loved flowers and painting outdoor scenes. Charlene loved watching baseball and football with her brothers and sisters. She was an avid Sooner fan. Love you, Mom. See you in heaven. Viewing for Carlene Ownbey will be 9:30AM - 10:30 Monday, February 12, 2024 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home. Charlene's Celebration of Life will be 11:30AM, Monday, February 12, 2024 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Gibson with Leon Edwards, Harry Edwards, Bill Edwards, Bill Keenan, Cody Ownbey, Earl Edwards and Gordon Vertin serving as casket bearers; Pastor John Carroll and Reverend Dale Stephens are officiating and serving as honorary casket bearers. Interment will follow at 1:30PM at Fort Gibson National Cemetery. The family of Charlene Ownbey has entrusted her care, service and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555 Online condolences may be left for the Ownbey family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Charlene Ownbey

October 23, 1930 - February 3, 2024