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Charlene Jane Melton
Born: 5/1/1957
Died: 7/28/2024
Age: 67
Community: Missionary to Guatemala/Honduras/Central America,
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MELTON, CHARLENE JANE – Missionary to Guatemala/Honduras/Central America from Michigan, age 67, graduated to her eternal home on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at McLaren-Flint.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 am Monday, August 5, 2024 at Harvest Time Tabernacle, 7370 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Bishop Dan Coleman and Reverend Virgil Kincaid co-officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Those desiring may send contributions in memory of Charlene to 2403 Miami Beach Drive, Flint, Michigan 48507, or via PayPal. Contributions to the missions work may be made to PCG World Missions/Guatemala Missions, PO BOX 211866, Bedford, Texas 76095, or PCG.org.
Visitation Sunday, August 4, 1-6 pm, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Visitation 10:30 am Monday until the time of the Celebration of Life at the church.
Charlene was born in Findley, Ohio on May 1, 1957, the daughter of Charles and Marcella (Childers) Pancoast. From her childhood, Charlene loved horses, reading, and learning.
On May 17, 1980, Charlene married Les Melton in Battle Creek, Michigan. Adoption had been in their hearts from the beginning. God gave them the desire of their hearts in the adoptions of three beautiful children: Scott (1984) and Craig (1987) of Guatemala and Rosalie (1991) of Honduras. Her children brought her great joy and she loved them with every ounce of her being. She poured out her heart into their lives. To the end, they were uppermost in her heart and mind.
Extended family was also important to Charlene, and she loved the times she had with them when visiting in the States.
At a young age, Charlene felt the call to be a Missionary to Spanish-speaking people. To prepare for this ministry, she became an RN and then earned her Bachelor’s Degree in bilingual education from Albion College. She was an excellent Bible Quizzer in her teens and a lifelong member of the Pentecostal Church of God.
A devoted and faithful wife, Charlene was a true partner with Les in their missions ministry. She was a full-time Missionary for 38 years (24 years in Honduras and 14 years in Guatemala).
Charlene enjoyed visiting churches, especially in the indigenous villages in Guatemala. She made a point of connecting with women in rural mountain villages who spoke indigenous dialects. She was passionate about inspiring Pastors’ Kids and Missionary Interns to be the best they could possibly be in serving Jesus, and Missionary Kids held a special place in her heart.
Surviving are her husband, Les;
3 children, Scott, Craig, and Rosalie;
Mother, Marcella Pancoast;
Mother-in-law, Lonnie Melton;
Sister, Loyce (Doug) Lewis;
Sister-in-law, Rhonda Melton;
Brother-in-law, Dan (Shawna) Melton;
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend Charles Pancoast and father-in-law, Reverend Wayne Melton.
The family extends their thanks and appreciation to the nurses, therapists, and staff of McLaren Flint for the compassionate care Charlene received.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
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8/4/2024 |
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Visitation Sunday, August 4, 1-6 pm, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Visitation 10:30 am Monday until the time of the Celebration of Life at the church.
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| Funeral Service |
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8/5/2024 |
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11:30 AM |
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Harvest Time Tabernacle
7370 Fenton Road
Grand Blanc, MI 48439Get a Map to this location...
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Bishop Dan Coleman and Rev. Virgil Kincaid |
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