Charlene Gary Toledo, Ohio Obituary

Charlene Gary

<p>Charlene Walls Gary was born on June 14, 1957, in Toledo, OH to the union of the late Charley and Beatrice Carter Walls. She transitioned to her heavenly home the morning of January 14, 2022.</p><p>She lived in Toledo her entire life. </p><p><br></p><p>Charlene was baptized at Mount Nebo Baptist Church where she was a member. She later became a member of People’s Missionary Baptist Church.0 Here, she was the director of the Pastor’s Chorus and a member of the junior missionary society for many years. Charlene is currently a member of First Antioch Baptist Church (in Christ).</p><p><br></p><p>She attended Ella P. Stewart elementary and graduated from Libbey High School. Charlene was employed as Assistant Activities Director for 10 years at Brook Haven and 15 years at Plaza Care Nursing Homes. </p><p><br></p><p>Charlene married the love of her life, Leopold (Lee) Gary, Jr. on October 28, 1978, at People’s Missionary Baptist Church. They were not only husband and wife, but best of friends.</p><p><br></p><p>Charlene had a sweet and loving spirit. Many of her nieces, nephews and children of the family referred to her as “auntie-mama” because she always gave them her love and was there when they needed her.</p><p><br></p><p>Charlene’s favorite past times were her arts and crafts, cooking, and praying to the Lord. She blessed so many with her food, prayers and hand-made blankets and dish cloths. She loved to sing and direct others in the church choir. There wasn’t a person she met that she didn’t make feel like family. Even though she was the baby girl, she was the boss. When Charlene spoke, we fell in line. Her love, beautiful smile, big hugs and special nicknames she gave will truly be missed.</p><p><br></p><p>She was preceded to eternal life by her parents, her son Donnie Lee Pickett, sister Lenora Walls, brothers Wiley Eason, Jr. and Leon Huntley; father-in-love Leopold Gary, Sr. and sister-in-love Lucretia Gary Sykes.</p><p><br></p><p>Charlene leaves to witness and cherish her memory a devoted and loving husband, Leopold Gary, Jr; three siblings—Linda (William) Walters of Toledo, OH, Thelma Walls of Denver, CO, and Mylow Walls, Sr. of Toledo, OH; mother-in-love, Bertha Gary; brothers-in-love, LeRoy (Angela) Gary, Leonard Gary, Thomas (Silvia) Gary I, all of Toledo, OH; a special long-time friend, Laverne Wyatt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.</p>
June 14, 1957 - January 14, 202206/14/195701/14/2022
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