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Charlotte McMullen Obituary
April 27, 1926 - October 20, 2020
Died peacefully in Orcutt, CA on October 20, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on April 27, 1926 in Covington KY, the cherished only child of Robert and Ruth Jones. She was predeceased by her husband, Mel Pollard in 1979; and second husband, Don McMullen in 2003. She leaves her best friend, John Tyrcha of Omaha.
She is survived by her children, Karen Smith of CT, Timothy (Nancy) Pollard of AZ, and Nancy (Gary) of CA; her grandchildren, John (Janelle) Pollard, Betsy (Eric) Corthell, Tom (Caryn) Smith, Rob (Kelly) Markley, Kevin (Kelsey) Markley, Kate (Tom) Doyle, Kelly (Dave) Smith, and Dan (Marcella) Pollard; and she had 15 cherished great-grandchildren: Dakotah Pollard, Madeline and Charlie Corthell, Bennett, Elodie and Charlie Markley, Marley and Grayson Smith, Lydia, Nora and Bruin Markley, Callie and Grady Doyle, Addison and Matthew Smith.
Charlotte lived life to the fullest, always enjoying time with family and friends. Always ready for an adventure, she enjoyed traveling internationally with the Friendship Force, paddling a canoe on the Amazon, an Alaskan cruise at 93, and a drive across America at 94. She inspired many with her positive cheerful outlook and happy anticipation of everything she did. She will forever be in the hearts of her family, remembered for their nightly phone calls, late night ice cream parties, and never-ending love. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Pollard
February 2, 2025
Miss you alot Grams. Your in my thoughts everyday. My life has become easier due to the guidance you once had given me. I know, in ways, you still guide me today and I thank you for that. You have made my life so much more enjoyable and the things you taught me have mad my journey so much easier. I love and miss you so much. I know Heaven has become so much greater now that your there.
John M Pollard
October 26, 2023
Love and miss you greatly Grandma. Time here is so different with you gone. We will all see each other again. One day soon.
Karen Smith
November 6, 2020
Love you always
Karen
Tim Pollard
November 2, 2020
Rest in peace
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