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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2013.

JOHNSON Charlene McMakin, 83, widow of Charles William Johnson, former owners of Charlie's Fresh Seafood, passed away Thu, Jan 10, 2013. Born in Vevay, IN, she was the daughter of the late William and Elaine Snyder McMakin. She is survived by one son, Kendrick F. (Brenda) Briggs, of Vevay, IN; one step-daughter, Gwen Hays, Noblesville, IN; one grandchild, Brad Briggs (Amanda); one great grandchild, Michael Briggs; one brother, Nelson McMakin (Elsie), Lexington, KY, one nephew, Martin McMakin; one niece, Julianne McMakin; special friends, Donna and Jack Coplon, and Sandy and Doug Dick; and special care givers, Amanda Martin, and her daughter Abby, and Louise Martin. A funeral service will be held 6pm Mon at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home Main St. Visitation will be Mon from 3-6pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow on Tue at 11am in the Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1300 Sports Center Dr. Lexington, KY 40502.

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Brenda Amos

January 24, 2018

I was Charlie and Charlene's next door neighbor from 1991 to 2009. I lived at 605. I had to move out of Lexington back to my hometown. I have thought of her many times. I decided today to see if i could find anything on the internet about her, and hated it when I saw where she had passed away. My condolence's to the family. I was Brenda Nichols. I am now Brenda Amos. I hope Kenny and family will receive my condolences.

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Ellen Oliver

January 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Charlene passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kenny, Nelson and all family.

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