Charlotte Ann (Lackershire) Palmer

Charlotte Ann (Lackershire) Palmer died April 10, 2014, at Mercy Hospice - Johnston surrounded by her loving family.

Charlotte was born on April 20, 1926, in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Harriet (Stephany) and Howard Lackershire. As a child, she moved to the Des Moines area. She later worked as a department head clerk for Walgreens Drug Store, where she met her husband, Angelo Palmer. They were married for 60 years and had 7 children.

Charlotte moved willingly throughout the Midwest for Angelo’s job with Walgreens and was involved with the various PTA’s and fundraisers for her children’s schools.

In later years, Charlotte was very active with the Catholic Women’s League, St. Anthony’s Altar and Rosary Society, Parish liturgy committee, Adult choir, as well as the Italian American Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was the ultimate volunteer; always there to help whenever needed. She enjoyed reading, sewing, puzzles, flower gardens, her pet cats, feeding the birds, various crafts and scrap booking.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Angelo, infant son, Timothy, parents, Harriet and Howard and siblings, Wilma, Howard “Bud”, Eugene and George “Bobby”. She is survived by her children Samuel (Barbara) Palmer, Charlotte Marie Palmer, Michael (Tomi Sue) Palmer, Susan (Terry) Bohle, Elizabeth Palmer, and Carol Palmer (Dan Chase), numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2014; with the American Legion Auxilliary Memorial Service and Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Scripture Service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday April 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue with burial following at St. Ambrose Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Foundation, the Italian American Cultural Center or the American Legion Auxiliary in memory of Charlotte.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Mercy Hospice – Johnston, as well as Ramsey Village and Fleur Heights Care Center for their care and support for Charlotte.

Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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