"My name is Bill and I happened to be in the oncology unit one day when Charlene was there. She was across the room from me. We struck up a conversation and told me she had cancer. I was only in for an iron infusion. She was such a pleasant lady and I spoke a little word of God to her and told her I would pray for here, which I've done every day since mid-July."
In loving memory of
Charlene Newkirk
September 17, 1951 - September 24, 2014
Charlene Sue Newkirk, 63, of Seymour, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus after a recent illness.
Born September 17, 1951, in Seymour, she was the daughter of Lawrence "Jack" and Florence H. (Donnells) Sullivan.
On April 24, 1981, she married Donald E. Newkirk, in Franklin, TN.
Charlene retired from Valeo Sylvania in 2012 after 30 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working outdoors at her home, and having fun with her grandchildren: Taylor, Olivia, Reid and Jordan; great-grandson, Sampson; great nephew, Barrett. She was known as a hard worker to her Valeo family, and loved by all.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald E. Newkirk, son; Jason (Tara) Sullivan, stepson; Brett (Christy) Newkirk, Grandchildren; Taylor Newkirk, Olivia Newkirk, Reid Newkirk and Jordan Sullivan, Great grandson; Sampson Newkirk, brother; James D. (Terry) Sullivan, sisters; Pat Baltus, Beverly (Bill) Spoon, Sherry (Richard) Abel, Darlene (Mark) Lynch, (twin-sister), brother in laws; Jack (Mary) Newkirk and Denny (Ellen) Newkirk, sister in law; Peggy Sullivan, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Jackie and Brenda, brother; Gerry Joe Sullivan and sister in law; Barb Von Hoene.
Funeral Services will be held at Voss Chapel on Tuesday September30, 2014, at 11:00AM, with Rev. Gary Dyer officiating.
Friends and family may call at Voss Chapel on Monday September 29, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM and on Tuesday after 10:00AM until time of service.
Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery following service.
Memorial may be written to Our Hospice of South Central IN.
Online condolences and full obituary can be seen at www.vossfuneralservice.com
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"We rode motorcycles with Charlene and Don as members of the Harley Owners Group. Charlene was a very sweet lady and we had a lot of fun with her and Don. Hoping each one in her family can feel the arms of God hugging them through this difficult time."
"I've worked with Charlene for 40 years, beginning at the Dairy Queen in Brownstown then at Valeo. I would tease her and tell her her OCD was kicking in. She'd just laugh. Charlene was a hard worker and a good friend. I'll cherish all the memories I've made with her. May God hold each of you close in these days."