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Charlene Nichols Obituary
Oct. 26, 1938 - June 20, 2021
Richmond, CA
Charlene Barbara Nichols passed away on June 20, 2021 at her home in Richmond. She was born in San Francisco, October 26, 1938. She graduated from Washington High School and earned her Associate Degree from San Francisco City College. She married Cornelius Nichols in 1959 and had three children. She worked for San Francisco Recreation and Parks for 30 years. She started as a Recreation Director and with hard work and determination was appointed Superintendent of Recreation and Parks. The family moved to Richmond in 1986 where she retired. She loved shopping, cooking and most of all traveling abroad and cruising with her husband and visited many exotic locations. She enjoyed family gatherings on holidays and every birthday. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Cornelius; children Timothy (Paula), Cathy and Kenneth; grandchildren Nicholas and Alyssa. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 at St. Callistus, San Pablo.
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Joyce Terrell
July 1, 2025
Charlene, It's been 4 years, but you are still deeply missed. Love always, Joyce & Family
Joyce Terrell
February 14, 2023
Charlene, I miss you today. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Happy Valentine's Day Joyce & Family
Joyce Terrell
June 28, 2022
Charlene a year has gone by and I still miss you more than I can say. May God bless your soul and the Nichols Family. With love, Joyce and Family
Phyllis Marshall
July 9, 2021
Dear Tim (Paula) and Cathy: I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. May the memories you shared with her strengthen you and bring you peace. God bless you.
Beverly A LOVE
July 5, 2021
To the Nichols family, Aunt Charlene, always had a beautiful smile and kind words. She is a wife, mother, play Aunt to me. My prayers go out to comfort you. Love you always, Beverly Love
Joyce Terrell
July 4, 2021
Thanks for being my best friend. I will cherish our friendship forever. I miss you. Love, Joyce
Shawna Mcgrew
July 4, 2021
I worked with Charlene for many years. She was a wonderful person. It is strange that I was just thinking of her yesterday. She was a class act.
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