Charlene Almeda Hodges

Charlene Almeda Hodges age 82, passed away Friday December 8,2017, at home in Portewille, California. She was surrounded by her children as she passed peacefully in her sleep.

Charlene was born August 21,1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The daughter of Gail and Almeda Runnels. She was united in marriage to Buford Doyle Hodges on November 3, 1965 in Tulare California. He preceded her in death August 15,1977.

She is survived by four children, nineteen grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren; her son Danny Musich and his wife Karen, Elk City, ID; their children: Katherine, Miranda, Joseph, Jacob, James and grandchildren: Alyssa, Arianna, Keegan, and Maverick; Her daughter Julia Musich, Porterville CA; her children: Vincent, Lacey, Sarahmae, Victoria and grandchildren: Vincent, Elexianna, Julian, Immanuel, Kyrah, Victor, Isabella, Zaida and Phillip; Her daughter Linda Gonzalez and her husband Charles, Beaverton, OR; their children: Amber, Adam, Justin, Julian Anthony, Christian, and grandchildren: Trey, Celleste, D.J, Tiger, Leo, and Jerimiah; Her daughter Brenda Berrones and her husband Augustine, Fair Oaks, CA; their children: Larue, Daniel, Amanda, Brandon, Dakota, and grandchildren: Atlas, Caleb, and Emma Marie.

Charlene loved and cherished her family deeply, she often spoke fondly of everyone. Her children were the center of her universe.

Charlene was a Christian, she loved the Lord. She had a way of comforting others while instilling faith into any situation, providing hope and inspiration to those around her. Charlene was a humble lady full of humility. She was good to everyone, kind, loving and generous. Whatever she had be it a little or a lot she was always willing to share with those around her. She had a refreshing sense of humor and could easily laugh at herself while making others laugh as well.

Charlene was a bit of a free spirit and an artist. She loved nature and being outdoors. She enjoyed taking long walks and gardening fresh herbs and vegetables, often creating her own vegetarian recipes and would prepare them for her family. She spent many hours sewing handmade keepsake items and she was an avid reader, with much wisdom to share. She always had something interesting and imaginative to say, she enjoyed sharing old stories of family and friends and of times gone by. She was a live wire full of energy and life, there was never a dull moment around her.

Even though her presence will be greatly missed this Christmas and always; her spirit will shine on bright like the star that she is, inside the heart and memory of us all. Psalm 147:4-5 (NKJV) 4 He counts the number of the stars;

He calls them all by name.

5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; 1

His understanding is infinite.

God bless you mom, we Love you!