Charlene-Fay-Obituary

Charlene Fay

Topeka, Kansas

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Charlene Fay passed into eternal rest Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Manor Care Health Services facility, following an extended illness. She was born September 22, 1931, the daughter of George William and Luetta Mae (McNall) Bell at Carrollton, Mo. She attended school in the Bogard, MO public school system. In 1949, her brother, Floyd introduced her to Robert LeRoy Fay. After a short courtship, they were married July 29, 1949. Bob preceded her in death in February of 2007. They were very active as foster parents for more than 30 years, providing a loving and caring home environment to over 200 children. Charlene was an avid seamstress, making many of the clothes her family proudly wore. In her later years, she turned her sewing skills to quilt making, providing lasting memories for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by eight children. Bob(Wanda), Rick, Ron(Sarah), Randy(Jodi), Joni, Keri, Kristi and John. Additional survivors include nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 28th at the Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka, Kansas with cremation to follow. Inurnment will be at Topeka Cemetery, next to her beloved Bob. She will lie in state at Davidson from 1-9 pm on Monday, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens (TARC).

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Ron and Family,
May God grant you comfort in this time of loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Charlene touched the lives of so many children through the years and will be remembered well. There can be comfort in knowing she is with our eternal father now. Take care.

Ron and your family, I know you have all had an exremely painful last year. i ve admired your hard work, strenghth and humor with your family and your co-workers. remember, your friends are there for you and your mother is at rest. God bless.

TO THE ENTIRE FAY FAMILY:
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MOM IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES. THEY WILL LIVE ON FOREVER TOGETHER IN HEAVEN AND IN THE HEARTS OF MANY.ONE OF THEIR FOSTER CHILDREN.

May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the entire Fay family,

I pray that God will comfort all of you during this difficult time. Please know my love and thoughts are with you!

Randy, Jodi, and Family
Sorry for the loss of your mother you guy are in our hearts and prayers always. Never forget the loving memories you had and always treasure them... Love Jerry,Tresa,& Brady Weaver

So sorry to hear about your mom. We can be thankful that her suffering has ended. I have lots of wonderful memories of time spent with Aunt Charlene and Uncle Bob and the family when we were just kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.