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Charlotte McElrath Obituary

Charlotte Anne (Badger) McElrath, of Sun City, Arizona, died following a lengthy illness, on May 24th, 2007 at approximately 8:00 P.M. . Charlotte was born in Pottsville, Pa. on October 1, 1938 to Ruth and Kenneth Badger. She grew up in Selinsgrove, Pa. Following graduation from high school, Charlotte attended nursing school at the Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1959. Charlotte is survived by her husband Carl; sons, Stephen Paul, Kenneth Allen and John Edward McElrath; daughter, Meta Janine Campbell and twelve grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Dorothy J. Keiser of Haymarket, Va. In lieu of flowers or cards please make a contribution, in Charlotte's name, to the Alzheimer's Association in your area. A Memorial service will be held at the Grace Bible Church, 19280 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, AZ on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10:00 A.M..

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 27, 2007.

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107ACS

May 31, 2007

The thoughts and prayers of all of the Men and Women of the 107th ACS are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Rebecca & Garrett McElrath

May 31, 2007

We are very sorry for the family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Sincerely,

Ardy and Bob Nelson

May 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jorday spoke very wonderful things about Mimi.

Donovan Dalbey

May 27, 2007

To the Carl McElrath Family, We would like to express our condolences, our prayers are with you and yours.

Doc & Leona Dalbey Sun City, Az.

Sue Horwhat

May 27, 2007

Sorry to hear about Aunt Charlotte's passing. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. Love, Sue (McElrath) Horwhat

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