Charlene L. Williams

Charlene L. Williams, age 86, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Marion General Hospital, Marion.

Charlene was born November 6, 1935, in Marion, Ohio, to Clarence and Lalah (Powell) Austin.  She married Richard A. Williams Sr. on March 27, 1954, and he passed away March 31, 2010.

She is survived by her 5 children: Gary (Tracy) Williams of Marion, Richard (Norma) Williams II of Upper Sandusky, Kevin (Robin) Williams of Upper Sandusky, Julie (Steve) Piatt of Nevada, and Darin Williams of Upper Sandusky, 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 2 great- great grandchildren.

Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Vernon, Clarence Jr., Dallas, Jerry and Jack Austin, and sisters, Irene Ward, June Uncapher, Mary Jane Wickman, Melba Rieff, and Alice Hawk.

Charlene worked for 32 years as a quality control inspector for Liqui-Box in Upper Sandusky.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and of Warpole Chapter #366 OES, both in Upper Sandusky.

For hobbies, Charlene enjoyed playing bingo, raising flowers, and following OSU football. She was extremely proud of her children and loved spending time with family, and following her family’s various activities, often sending them cards and letters, and never missing an opportunity of telling them how much she loved them.   

She will be remembered as a woman of faith who was always lifting her family up in prayer and with scripture verses.

Funeral services for Charlene Williams will be held at 11:00am Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky with Rev. Barry Halter, Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.

Visitations will be held on Friday, March 11, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky.

Memorials may be made to the Wyandot County Council on Aging and sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com

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