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Jill Charles Obituary
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday March 12, 2026, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm prior to the service, at the funeral chapel.
Jill was born on September 26, 1974, in Urbana, IL to Ronald and Joann (Bolton) Charles. Survivors include her parents Ron (Kay) Charles and Joann Charles, son Tristan Gerhardt; daughter Chloey Benefield (Ethan Bowden); sister Penny (Pat) Muller; and grandchildren Avery Bowden, Matthew Gerhardt, and Riley Edwards.
Jill loved anything Coca-Cola, music, coloring, playing cards and camping. Her most precious time was spent with her grandbabies.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com
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Upcoming Events
Mar
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Barkley Funeral Chapel Greenup
300 N Kentucky St., Greenup, IL 62428
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7:00 p.m.
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300 N Kentucky St., Greenup, IL 62428
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