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Charlotte Eileen Patchett Hawkins was born June 20, 1952, in Arcadia California to Kenneth and Ruth Patchett. Charlotte passed into the arms of her heavenly father Dec. 16, 2024, in Weiser, Idaho.
She graduated from McKinleyville High School in 1970. Charlotte attended college at Humboldt State University. She moved to Vale, Oregon, where she met Bill. They married June 10, 1972, to this union they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Kara in 1978 and Lora in 1981. They moved to Wamic in 1993, where she got the job as deputy clerk of the South Wasco County School District where she worked until retirement in 2018.
She was known for her delicious and beautifully decorated cakes and cupcakes, often being requested from far and across the state and neighboring states. She was a gifted pianist who played by ear. She was a lover of Jesus whose light shined for the world to see. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend always very giving of her time. Never too busy to stop and give an encouraging word to one in need. She was the VBS director for many years at Butte Baptist Church.
She is survived by husband Bill of Payette, Idaho; daughter Lora Henry and granddaughter Amy Henry, both of Seaside Oregon; and a brother, David Patchett, of Vale. She was processed into death by daughter Kara and her parents.
Graveside service will be held Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. at Valley View Cemetery, Vale, with a memorial at a later date.
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