Charlene M. McCammon's Obituary
Charlene Mae McCammon, 85, of rural Howard, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Sedan.
Charlene was born on June 01, 1940, in Blackwell, OK., to Charles Robert and Winifred Mae (Yeager) Belew. She was the second of five siblings. The family moved to Peck, Kansas where she attended grade school. High school was in Clearwater, KS, where she graduated as the Valedictorian of the class of 1958.
Charlene met Gale McCammon at the Haysville church of the Nazarene, they married May 29, 1958. Two children were born to this union: Gale Jr. and Judy. They lived in Milan, Kansas for many years, then moved to rural Mulvane.
Charlene worked at Coleman, Kansas Mattress Factory, and retired from Boeing. At home, she loved to cook, crochet and sew, making most of her children’s clothes.
Charlene is survived by her children; Gale (Twila) McCammon and Judy (Greg) Rau. Grandchildren; Kiley (Chris) Wilson, Logan (Sari) Rau, Amanda (Michael) Perkins, and Endra (Marty) Dick. Great grandchildren; Kenna, Colton, Kari, Clayton, Heath, Seth, Breya and Oliver. A sister, Darlene and brothers Charles and Robert.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gale, a sister Belah, and a great granddaughter Echo.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:30 am at the Moline City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to Gentiva Hospice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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