Charlene Thompson Obituary
We announce the death of Charlene Thompson of Edwardsville, Illinois, who passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Charlene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charlene Thompson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Long and Margaret Long (Mosby); her sons, Monte Jack Whitney, Douglas E. Whitney and Jeffrey W. Whitney; and her siblings, Delcey Shelton (Long), Marnette Shelton (Long), Edgar R. Long and James Long.
She is survived by: her children, Cindy Falor (Whitney), Ronald E. Whitney, Vicki L. Whitney and Blanche P. Williams (Whitney); and her grandchildren, Christopher Whitney, Monte Whitney, Shane Whitney, Shawn Doyle, Jason Brown, Sharon Short, Chuck Short, Ron Whitney, Joseph Whitney, Heidi Whitney, Branden Whitney, Jordan Whitney, Leslie Clark, Corey Clark, Mathew Clark and Carter Williams. She is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
