Charlene was born October 3, 1926, in Darke County to the late Carl & Gladys (Bayman) Fox. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Keith McGriff on May 14, 2000 whom she married October 10, 1947; son-in-law, Greg Martin; brother, Bill Fox; and sister, JoAnn Mendez.
Charlene is survived by her children, Tom & Rochelle McGriff of Indianapolis, Steve & Beverly McGriff of Florida, Jill Martin of Sidney, Joy & Scott Thompson of Union City, Ohio, John McGriff of Greenville and Mark & Andrea McGriff of Dayton; grandchildren, Betsy Smith, Tara Fuhrhop, Molly Riehle, Jenny Copp, Laura Michaud, Ben Martin, Andrew Martin, Lance Thompson, Logan Thompson, Samantha McGriff, Jessica McGriff and Jordon McGriff; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charlene worked in the cafeteria at Greenville Schools where she was a cook for 15years. She was a member of the Oakland Church of the Brethren. She was an avid walker, loved to attend her grandchildren’s sports activities and gardening.
A celebration of Charlene’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Oakland Church of the Brethren 8058 Horatio Harris Creek Rd. Bradford with Pastor John Sgro officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or Oakland Church of the Brethren. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
