Charlene M. Edwards

Charlene M. Edwards, of Wheeling, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer.
She was born January 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert and Emily (Burns) Edwards. Charlene was a Catholic by faith, loved to garden and paint, but above all, loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel, Edward and Pat Edwards; and one grandson, Chad Parks (2015).
Charlene is survived by her loving fiancée, Warren Brinkman; three children, Gerry Palmer of Wheeling, Christine Palmer of Wheeling, and Doug (Gina) Palmer of Kansas City, KS; three siblings, Joanne Shultz of Wheeling, George (Barbara) Edwards of Wheeling, and Robert “Bob” Edwards of Deland, FL.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and her two furry companions, Buddy and Boo.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 10 am until time of service at 1 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Homes, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling, with Deacon Doug Breiding officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Valley Hospice for their care and support.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice in C/O www.tmcfunding.com
Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com