MEREDITH---- Charlene Avanelle Thompson, 91, a longtime resident of Urbandale and Johnson, Iowa, passed peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Forestview Manor, Meredith, NH.
Charlene was born on December 2, 1927 near Chariton, Missouri, daughter of the late Clova M. and Eva Lucille (Eddy) Traxler. She attended Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville, MO and taught 4 years in a one room schoolhouse.
Charlene married John D. Thompson in 1950 and they had one child, Gregory L. Thompson.
Charlene was an avid gardener, flower arranger and homemaker. She was a member of Urbandale Garden Club for over 50 years!
Charlene is survived by her son, Gregory L. Thompson and his wife, Hollis of Laconia; a sister, Donna Mullenix and her husband, Robert of Agency, IA; and two nephews, Steven Mullenix and his wife, Jan of Parker, CO, and Timothy A. Mullenix and his wife, Candy of Irmo, SC. In addition to her parents, Charlene was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, John D. Thompson; a brother, Clova Traxler, Jr.; and an infant son.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on July 3, 2019 at Unionville Cemetery, South 16th Street, Unionville, MO 63565.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Charlene’s name be made to Urbandale Garden Club's Butterfly Garden Project. Email: [email protected] for details.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.