Wilma "Ruth" Charles's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri

Wilma "Ruth" Charles

January 19, 1922 - August 2, 2025 (103 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Wilma "Ruth" Charles's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri
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Wilma "Ruth" Charles

January 19, 1922 - August 2, 2025 (103 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Wilma Charles Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wilma Charles (Springfield, Missouri), who passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 103, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Charles to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Filbeck and Maggie Jewel Filbeck (Humble); her spouse Gale R. Charles; and her siblings, Harold, Orval, Loren, Carl, Ralph and Helen Triplett.

She is survived by: her children, Steven Charles of Oswego, KS and Sharon Arthur of Hurst, TX; her grandchildren, Hilary Charles of Rennes, France, Mandy Crittendon (Ivory) of New Orleans, LA, Spencer Charles (Laura) of Oswego, KS and Chase Arthur (Lacie) of Argyle, TX; her great grandchildren, Maximilien, Victor Betaille, Jalen, Justice, Mayah Crittendon, Adrien, Aleyna Charles, Cade and Cole Arthur; and her sister Dorothy Haskins of Springfield, MO. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of plants and flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home.



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