Florence Charles Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Florence Charles of Columbus, Ohio, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 99, on February 15, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Florence Charles to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Leo Charles, Sr.; her son Leo Charles, Jr.; her parents, Edward Duplessis, Sr. and Carrie Benn Duplessis; and her siblings, Delores Duplessis, Mervin, Edward Duplessis, Jr., Jeannie A. and Curtis Duplessis, Sr. (Bonnie).
She is survived by: her children, Wayne Charles (Madeira), Cheryl Charles and Valerie Charles; her siblings, Carrie M. Duplessis Lewis (late Joseph, Jr.), Bernell Duplessis, Sr. (Camille), Beulah P. Duplessis, Suzan and Gloria J.; and her grandchildren, Brian Hawkins (Yvonne), Eric Hawkins, Kristopher Charles (Sarah), Sara Charles Marshall (Ryan) and Qiana Fisher. She is also survived by 16 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
