Charlene Shirley Sawyer-Benton, IL

Charlene Shirley Sawyer, 88, of Benton, passed away on July 27, 2024 at her home.

She was born on October 4, 1935 in DuQuoin, IL to Bill and Lola (Eakin) Owens. She married Ron Sawyer and he survives of Benton.

She is also survived by her step-sons Chris Sawyer of Benton and Chad Sawyer of Ewing and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Kenny Owens, one sister Delores Owens and one brother Richard Owens.

She loved to garden and take care of her flowers, antiquing, flea markets, and rummage sales and was a huge follower of Jesus Christ.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday August 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Bell Cemetery in Iuka, IL with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be at Bell Cemetery in Iuka, IL.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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