Lee Esther Charles Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Lee Esther Charles (Opelousas, Louisiana), whose life came to an end on July 13, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lee Esther Charles to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Reed and Lee Hester Major; her son Jamie Charles; and her siblings, Cleveland Reed, Lawrence Reed, John Reed, Norman Major, Francis Major, Joseph M. Reed, Joseph Reed (Gerald Reed), Shirley Johnson, Shirley Riggs, Clara Riggs and Sheryl Riggs.
She is survived by: her husband John Charles of Leonville, LA; her children, Kenneth Major of Sunset, LA, Micheal Charles of Leonville, LA, Jessie Charles of Houston, TX, Jonathan Charles (Mayumi) of Chula Vista, CA, Shantelle Champagne of Broussard, LA and Nicole Dixon (Mike) of Rayne, LA; her siblings, Charlie Riggs of Arnaudville, LA, Barbara Reed of Leonville, LA, Vergie Sam (Doris) of Leonville, LA, Caroline Riggs of Arnaudville, LA and Joy Riggs of Lafayette, LA; her uncle Joseph C. Major of Port Barre, LA; her aunts, Shirley Mae Major of Houston, TX, Mary M. Thomas of Houston, TX and Audrey Rayme of Houston, TX; and her godsons, Jacob Reed of Leonville, LA and Gary Levier of Opelousas, LA.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
