Charlene V. Blakemore

Charlene V. Blakemore died peacefully on October 15, 2012 at her home in Oklahoma City, OK after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born November 24, 1939 to Robert and Audrey Bailey, in Fredrick, Oklahoma. She was a kind and giving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Charlene loved holidays, dancing and to travel, but her passion in life was her family. She was always delighted in organizing family events, bringing everyone together and creating special memories that her family will always cherish. Her family loves and will forever miss her. Charlene was predeceased by her husband Ted Blakemore, daughter Nancy Kahmar, and granddaughter Kara Rudolph. Also going before her was son-in-law, Raymond Morales Jr. and nephews Ricky Ray, Randy Leathers and Gaylen Leathers. Charlene’s life will be celebrated by the family who survived her: Her sister, Jessie Ray and her daughters, Deborah Faye Kahmar Sanchez, Edith Morales, Judith and Monty Garst and Janet Rudolph, along with future son-in-law, Nate Johnston. Her grandchildren, Victoria and Jerry Albertson, Christina Morales and Cara Shaw, Bianca and Brad Hawkins, Kristy and Raymond Morales III, Tiffany Morales, Eddie Rudolph, Jr. , Sean Rudolph, Brandon Garst and Dakota Garst. Great Grandchildren include, Vanessa Alberston, Sasha Hawkins, Cora Hawkins, Joshua Hawkins, Jasmine Morales, Elleana Morales and Khloe Morales. Niece and Nephews; Terry and Lisa Ray, Kim McGuire, Shanda and Dennis Antle and Ricky S. Ray. Jim and Kelly Leathers, John and Robert Russell, Amber Wellman, Ronnie and Malissa Beck, Ryne Beck, Justice Beck, Richard Warner and Christopher Pittman. Co-parents were Bud and Patricia Kahmar. If you knew Charlene, you knew you were family. This list can in no way include all those that touched her life nor detail the numerous lives for which she brought joy. Graveside Service Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 - 02:00 PM - Rose Hill Burial Park 6001 Northwest Grand Blvd - Oklahoma City, OK - 73118 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charlene V. Blakemore please visit our Sympathy Store.