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Charlene Holobaugh Obituary
Charlene Holobaugh 91 passed away August 12, 2021, in Fort Smith.
Charlene was born February 2, 1930, to the late Lester and Tishie Gawf Ratliff in Smithville. She worked for Levi for 21 years and Atlas Healthcare for 10 years before retiring. She was a member of the Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Harrison, Ar. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking, and reading.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Tishie Gawf Ratliff; sister Euthel Dixon; brother Lavern Ratliff; granddaughters Tammy Milligan and Carla Hollander; daughter in law Reba Holobaugh.
She is survived by children Carolyn (Curtis) Milligan of Greenwood, Kenneth (Patricia) Holobaugh of Eureka, IL, Jean Hollander of Fort Smith, Danny Holobaugh of Bald Knob, Ricky (Elaine) Holobaugh of McMinnville, TN; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren and many other family and friends. She was known to all as Grandma Charlie.
Visitation will be 12:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, in the McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Harold Russell and Derrick Holobaugh officiating. Burial will take place in the Smithville cemetery following the service.
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Glenda Ratliff
August 14, 2021
I’m so very sad for the whole family. Charlene was the type of person who should have lived forever. She was kind and funny and a friend to everyone she met. She was my sister in law and welcomed me into the family with open arms. Love you all!❤
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