Obituary

Charlene Turner Jeffords, 84, of Huntington, West Virginia, slipped away peacefully into the arms of her lord at the Emogene Dolen Jones Hospice House of Huntington on May 4, 2009. She was born in Barboursville, West Virginia, the daughter of KC and Eura Mae Turner on September 4, 1924. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Jeffords and three sisters, Nancy Turner, Mary Lee Lewis, and Wilma Miller. She is survived by her brother, Karl Allen Turner (whom she raised from the age of 10) and sister-in- law Pam Turner; a daughter, Cindy Jeffords of Huntington, a brother- in-law, Paul Lewis of Huntington; a sister-in-law, Betty Overholt of Huntington; as well as several nephews and nieces. She also leaves behind a most special and devoted friend of 60 plus years, Betty Jo Patton of Huntington, as well as two most cherished neighbors, Betty Blankenship and Julia Adkins, also of Huntington. As a teenager, Charlene's first job was at Hearthstone Drug Store near St. Mary's. In her twenties, she worked at Watts-Ritter Company and the former Anderson Newcomb Company in Huntington. Thereafter, Charlene worked as a doctor's assistant for two former Huntington obstetricians, Dr. Bozo and Dr. Dobbs, who both had practices in Huntington. Later, she worked as a receptionist at Medical Arts Pharmacy in Huntington. However, her greatest joy in life came from being a homemaker for her family. Charlene was a delight to everyone she met. She had a most special gift of uplifting the spirits of those who came in contact with her. She was referred to as 'Miss Bubbles' by a close friend of the family. One of her favorite activities was to make her delicious candy for the people she met throughout her life's journey. She touched the lives of many, making the world a better place for those with whom she came into contact. She was truly a "joy" to both family and friends and will be greatly missed by many. She was a member of the 26th Street Church of Christ where she faithfully attended for many years. A celebration of Charlene's life will be conducted by Rev. Hubert Harvey and Mr. Cliff Winters at Beard Mortuary, Thursday, May 7, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. Friends may call on Wednesday, May 6, from 6 to 8 PM at the mortuary. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of Huntington for its wonderful care of Charlene during the last few months. Flowers will be appreciated but those who wish may make a contribution to Hospice of Huntington in Charlene’s honor.