Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 7, 1933 – Jan 17, 2019
(nee Percell), age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by Family on January 17, 2019. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Judge Carl J. Character, loving mother of Dea L. Character and Darla M. Character-Johnson (John); cherished grandmother of eight, great grandmother of nine; sister of Marsha Maryland (Elijah), sister-in-law of Erma Character (Alvin, deceased). Viewing Friday, Jan 25, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (calling hours 4:00-7:00) at STROWDER'S FUNERAL HOME, 822 E 105th St; services Saturday, Jan 26, 9:15-10:30 wake (9:30 - 9:45 AKA Sorority Service), 10:30 Homegoing at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 7901 Quincy Ave. In lieu of flowers, the Family requests donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, PO Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238, or the YWCA - www.ywca.org
Today is a day to remember and I remember Auntie Dee with a smile. She was always encouraging and concerned about you as a person. Rest on Auntie Dee, you did leave a legacy. Love always
Rene Godbold-Anderson
Rene Godbold Anderson
January 13, 2020 | Cleveland, OH | Friend
Hi, I am terribly sorry for your loss. She was probably an amazing person. God will comfort you at this difficult time. I am Kyla Goodman, the Granddaughter of Richard Crawford.
January 26, 2019
Dea and Darla, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Losing a family member, especially your mother, is very hard to cope with. I know the family is hurting right now, but please know that the God of all Comfort can be of great help at this time.
Love, Alia Goodman (Richard Crawford's youngest daughter).
Alia Goodman
January 26, 2019 | Lyndhurst, OH
My sincere condolences to Dea & Darla. Please know that I am praying for you during this difficult time.
Angela Cox-Glover
January 24, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA
Praying for the family that the Lord strengthen and comfort you at this very difficult time.
Marion Gene Clemons
January 24, 2019 | Shaker Heights, OH
So sorry for your loss
Tanyia
January 23, 2019
My condolences to the family and friends I am sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort grant you all peace .
January 22, 2019
To the family's so sorry for your loss praying for strength for the family's
Cathy
January 22, 2019 | Branch, OH
I am sorry for the loss of your love one may the God of all comfort grant you all peace now and in the days ahead.
S.P.
January 22, 2019 | Cleveland
