Charlene Fay

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).