Photo courtesy of JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gladys “Charlene” Atterbery, 89, passed away on September 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Atterbery was a devoted member of Sale St. Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In her free time she loved to bake cookies and to bowl in the church and city leagues. Mrs. Atterbery was also an avid sports fan. Most importantly, she had a deep and abiding love for her Lord and Savior and her family.
She is survived by her son, Ted Atterbery Jr. and wife Glinda; son-in-law, Robert J. Pettus; four grandchildren, Adam Pettus, Erin Pettus Luce, Lauren Atterbery Cesar, and Meredith Atterbery; two sisters, Vera Wallace, and Janice Upright; two great grandchildren, Bailey Luce and Luca Rodriguez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Edward Martin and Susie Greenhaw Martin; daughter, Brenda Atterbery Pettus; three brothers, John Martin, Charles Martin, William Lloyd Martin; and two sisters, Mary Martin Rushing, and Melba Lewis.
A funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2PM. Rev. Randy Edwards will officiate. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Sunday, September 16 from 10AM until the start of the service.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to George Cestia, and the staffs of Home Instead Family, The Carriage House and Heart of Hospice.
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
N L
September 25, 2018
Sorry to hear of your loss
Bill Samec
September 24, 2018 | Sunset, LA | Friend
Aunt Charlene was a wonderful person. I miss talking to her whenever she would call my mother Melba. They are together now in heaven and I know all of her loved ones were waiting for her with open arms. I love you Aunt Charlene.
Debra Lewis
September 16, 2018 | Longview, TX | Family
At times like these one never knows just what to say other than I'm so sorry for your loss. What wonderful memories we have to cherish of this awesome woman. She was the mother figure of Atterberry's for all those years, working for the family was such a honor. Where a deeply personal friendship was formed for many years to come. May God welcome Mrs. A home where He has prepared her place in the Kingdom of Heaven. Dorothy Hebert
Dorothy Hebert
September 15, 2018 | Ragley, LA | Friend
Prayers for your family in the loss of your precious mom. May our Lord wrap His loving arms around you all this week as you honor her.
Donna Ensminger Gray
September 15, 2018 | Colleyville, TX
Charlene was a great Christian lady. I admired how loyal she was to her Lord, her church and the choir. I have miss her sweet husband and I will certainly miss her. My condolences to her family.
Betty Tidwell
September 14, 2018 | Lake Charles, LA | Friend
Ted & Glinda, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ted's mother. Please accept our most sincere condolences and extend the same to Meredith and Lauren. Love to all. Marilyn Farrell & Kevin Smith
Marilyn Farrell
September 14, 2018 | Cypress, TX | Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Alvin and Margaret Benoit
September 14, 2018 | Welsh, LA | Friend
Such a wonderful, Christian lady. Fond memories of Parkview Baptist days and summer vacations. Thinking of you during this time.
Jill Akins Goulart
September 14, 2018 | Ruston, LA | Friend
