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Charlene McGinnis Obituary

Charlene L. McGinnis Lansing Died Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the age of 60. Born March 25, 1949 to Harold and Elnora Morton in Niagara Falls, New York. Charlene was a hardworking and dedicated employee of Orchid Cellmark in East Lansing. She belonged to the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. As a devoted bible student and teacher she was learning the Vietnamese language so that she could expand her ministry in teaching others. Charlene was a loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Surviving are her former husband of 26 years, Ernest McGinnis III of Lansing; son, Damon; daughters, Charise McGinnis, Ashante' (Ibenson) Joseph; grandchildren, DeJuan Wallace Jr., Cameron McGinnis, Widnia Joseph, Fleurette Joseph; sister, Gloria Morton; brothers, Harold (Diana) Morton Jr., Darryl (Wendy) Morton; as well as several other family and friends. Services will be held Friday, September 18, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. from the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 2330 N East St. Lansing 48906. Family will receive friends at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.ChapelinthePinesFuneralHome.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 13, 2009.

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Jewell Martin

October 4, 2009

I not only worked with Charlene in our Lab office but she became a very special friend. I still expect to see her returning to the lab from her dna collections and always taking time to laugh and chat with me. We did weight loss challenges together and always had so much support for one another. I will miss her more than words can express. Her family continues to be in my prayers and thoughts daily.I so miss her laugh and smile. she will always be in my heart and thoughts daily. I miss you girl, so much...so very very much!!!!..God has a special angel by his side...

Carol Stacy

September 15, 2009

I met Charlene through Saginaw County working. Every month she was in our office to collect the DNA. We always enjoyed good conversation and recipe ideas. She will be missed deeply missed by all that knew her. My sympathy goes out to all of her family.

Margaret Quiroz

September 15, 2009

I worked with charlene when she came into our office in Saginaw for dna testing. She was such a wonderful person and we enjoyed the time that she came to our office. She will truly be missed. Please know that you are in our prayers.

LENA JONES

September 14, 2009

I HUGGED CHARLENE AND PUT MY HEAD ON HER SHOULDER AND LET HER KNOW I WISH SHE'D COME BACK TO US (GENESEE CO) ASAP, WE LAUGHED AND TALKED ALOT, SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON I ENJOYED KNOWING. MAY GOD KEEP HIS HAND OF PROTECTION AND COMFORT AROUND YOUR FAMILY.
LENA JONES (SEC) GENESEE COUNTY

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