Charlene A. Markey, 66, of Fort Myers, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008. She was born January 16, 1942 in Elkhart, IN and moved to Southwest Florida from Michigan in 1980. Mrs. Markey is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, R. J. Markey, owner of Miller Drilling and Water Treatment, Inc. in Naples; her daughter, Michelle Cooper, her son, Charles Cooper and his wife, Sandra, all, of Fort Myers; seven grandchildren: Mike, Jesse, Zac, Emily, Carlitos, Chelsea and Demi and her chosen family members: FaithAnn, Ronnie, Teresa, Charlene and Sharlyn. Markey will be remembered for her love of life, sincerity and sense of humor.

From: charlene potterbaum Elkhart Indiana

Relationship: VERY old friends of the family

Dear ones--I was the youngest of the Kendall family--I am sure you heard Charlene mention them at some time, as our family was cheered many times by the wild humor of Charlene's parents, Chuck and Tootie (as we called her.) I wish it were possible to regale you all with the antics of these two families--it would help relieve some of your sadness at this time. If you care to hear some of it, feel free to email me at the email address included with this little message of love and caring. I am so pleased that my sis and I took the time to spend some time with "Tarney"--(did she ever mention that nick name to you?) when we were down in Florida--it had to be close to 20 years ago, I think...and after spending that time with her, I can see why you felt it was important to mention her "great sense of humor" because my face hurt for hours after leaving her presence....please give hugs to one another and pretend you are hugging me and my sis, (the only remaining ones of the Kendall family)--My sis's name is Lauraine Holycross--Much love to all of you! Charlene Potterbaum, youngest of the "Ruby and Oppie Kendall" family....Blessings on all!
Sent: 6/27/2008

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