Charlotte V Stearley

September 11, 1921 - August 7, 2020

SIDNEY — Charlotte Virginia Bowles Stearley, 98, of Sidney and formerly of Lima, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Ohio Living Dorothy Love healthcare center in Sidney following a brief illness.
Charlotte was born September 11, 1921 in Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana to the late George and Ivah Trout Bowles. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana State University in 1944 and taught third grade in Staunton, Indiana, for several years. On June 30, 1946 she married George Harlan Stearley, celebrating 69 years together before his passing in 2015.
Mrs. Stearley was a longtime, faithful member of the Shawnee United Methodist Church and was active in its Women’s Circles. She was also a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for over 60 years.

Charlotte was devoted to her family and proudly displayed pictures of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, gardening, ballroom and square dancing, and trips back home to visit relatives and old friends.
Survivors include 2 sons – John (Kristina) Stearley of Bloomington, IN; Dennis (Pattie) Stearley of Sidney; a daughter – Janet (James) Rosenberg of Medford, NJ; as well as 6 grandchildren – Matt (Sarah) Stearley of Richmond, IN; Seth (Erin) Stearley of Lexington, KY; Jason (Sandi) Szczepanski of Marlton, NJ; Sean Stearley of North Hollywood, CA; Jennifer (Tim) Stringfellow of Voorhees, NJ; and Mitch Stearley of Lima; along with 9 great-grandchildren – Hannah, Abby, Carli, Brayden, Samuel, Tate, Ben, Charlotte, and Payton.
She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers – Jon Bowles and George Bowles, Jr.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a private graveside ceremony will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Centerpoint, IN., with the Rev. Lee Reberger officiating.

Contributions in Charlotte’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association or Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.
The family would like to thank the many wonderful nurses and aides – from both Ohio Living Dorothy Love and Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County – who helped care for Charlotte over the last several years.

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With Prayers and Deepest Sympathy for The Loss Of Mother. Pam Morgan Laing & Shawnee High School Class Of 1973

O how I will miss Charlotte. She had a special place in my heart ❤️ Thinking of you all !

In memory of Charlotte V Stearley, Karen Topp lit a candle

Dennis and Pattie. My condolences on the death of your mother.

I was so saddened to hear of Charlotte's death. Memories of her came flooding back. The wonderful Sunday meals she made for us and our weekly watching Lawrence Welk. These are just a few of so many wonderful memories of my times with her. She will always be with you in your hearts filled with happy memories. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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My husband and I both live and volunteer at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. Charlotte has always been a bright spot in our day when we would see her. She will surely be missed.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.