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Charlene Dunaway Obituary
Charlene Dorr Dunaway, 69, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010.
Mrs. Dunaway was born Sunday, June 15, 1941, in Southington, Conn., a daughter of the late Edwin Francis Dorr Sr. and Madeline Baglin Dorr. She retired from the Express Lane Post Office and The Blue Dahlia.
She is survived by her children, Donna Lynn Klein and husband, Eric, of Gladys, Forrest Martin and his fianc‚e, Nancy Proffitt, of Madison Heights, and Todd M. Martin, of Lynchburg; her brothers, Edwin Francis Dorr Jr., of Rochester, N.H., and Wayne E. Dorr, of Lynchburg; her sisters, Deborah D. Proffitt and Sandra M. Mason and husband, Gary, all of Gladys; and her grandchildren, Sarah and Christopher Klein.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randolph P. Dorr.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of Charlene's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, in the chapel at Tharp Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, (434) 237-9424, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral
home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlene Dunaway
October 17, 2010
Gary and Sandy, sure was sorry to hear of your loss. I just learned of it today. Take care and my prayers are with you. Vickie Ennis
Robert Miller
October 13, 2010
I will truly miss Charlene, she was a good friend as is Forrest her son. I wish all peace in this life and the next.
October 13, 2010
Charlene was and always will be one of my most cherished patients..She was wonderful and thoughtful. I will miss her dearly.
I will hold on to the parrot candles forever :)
Dina Heath
Dave Overstreet
October 13, 2010
To Forrest and Wayne and the rest of Charlene's family, my sincerest sympathy. I was her friend and customer in her Waffle House era, and from the fun and pleasant conversations we shared, I know your sense of loss is strong. I hope you can remember the words and gain some solace from one of the sweetest songs of all time, "Peace in the Valley", and know that we'll all be together again.
Gary & Shelia Adams
October 12, 2010
Donna & Family
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. May your special memories of your Mom help you through this very difficult time, and times ahead. our prayers are with you and your family.
October 11, 2010
Charlene was a wonderful loyal friend. I knew her from the Dahlia days and she was always loyal to those of us who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Jane Kreger
Walter Tatum
October 11, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Erica Stewart
October 11, 2010
Dear Donna, Praying for you and your family at this time. If I can help you in any way please don't hesitate to call me at home or school. Your mom is finally at rest now and better than she's ever been. What a blessing! Love ya!
October 10, 2010
Todd, Forrest and Donna-So sorry to here of your Mother's passing, if we can do anything please do not hesitate to let me know. Your mother was a fine lady and will be missed by family and friends. Thinking of you Leon and Ann.
October 10, 2010
Forrest, Donna. Todd,, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, If anything I can do let me know. I wish the best for all of you. Love you all.
Jimmy
Elaine Dunaway
October 10, 2010
Dearest Donna, You know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Mom was my friend and there are no words to say how I will miss her. The visits, the phone calls,and the sharing. A person can come into your life for a reason or just a season, I was not prepared for that season to end. You have been so kind to me and that little girl of yours that she loved so much was so good to me. I don't know how to say good-bye to a dear friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Just know I am only a phone call away. God be with you.
Lee-Ellen Dunaway
October 10, 2010
Forrest,
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. what a wonderful spirit and attitude she had throughout this whole ordeal. She was special. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. (933-8230)
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