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Charlene (Fritts) Meredith, age 86, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Charlene was born in Denmark, Arkansas, on Jan. 27, 1935, to her parents Mary and Roy Fritts. Charlene is survived by her twin brother, Charles Fritts, of Tucson, Arizona; and by her children: Janet Onderick (Paul) of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Linda Smaligo (Rick) of Park City, Utah; and James Meredith, of Melbourne, Arkansas. She will be remembered with fondness by her grandchildren, Chris, Steve, Nick, Andrew, Leah and Paige, and many nieces and nephews. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, and daughter Vickie, as well as her four other siblings and her beloved grandson Corey.
Charlene lived on Grand Island for over 20 years, and had special memories and friendships from membership in the Bible Presbyterian Church. After retirement, Charlene and Vic moved back to Searcy, Arkansas, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kensett.
A memorial service for Charlene will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at the Lodge at White Bear Lake, 3666 E. County Line N., White Bear Lake.