Charlene Grace Franke

Charlene Grace Franke, 77, of Winchester, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Charlene was born in Smithville, Texas, on July 27, 1948, the daughter of the late Anna Otillie (Lehmann) and Traugott H. Franke.

Charlene spent her life being a homemaker and spending endless hours going to St. Michael to iron the many quilt squares it took to make the many quilts that the ladies sewed.

Charlene was a lifetime member of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Winchester as well as a long-time favorite member of the Community of Winchester. Charlene never met a stranger and was always up for a good clean joke or any kind of prank that she could play on you. Charlene was always faithful to her church and community. She also loved Elvis in case you didn't know. In her later life she found the art of coloring and was quick to share a piece of her art with you along with the biggest hug you ever had.

She is survived by one sister Annie (Franke) Schroeder of Smithville, Texas, and one sister-in-law Iris Franke of Smithville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers James Franke, and RC Franke, a brother-in-law Johnny Schroeder, and niece Susan Wilkins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, LaGrange, TX. Family will receive friends at this time.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Michael Lutheran Church of Winchester at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, with Pastor Nate Hill officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael Lutheran Cemetery in Winchester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church of Winchester, 700 Frio St. Winchester, Texas 78945

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, LaGrange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com .