Charlene Lu Stephenson

Charlene Lu Harmon Stephenson, 75, of Lancaster, died Monday, October 26, 2015 at Lanfair Center. She was born November 16, 1939 in Bremen, Ohio the daughter of the late Barton C. and Etha M. (Teeter) Harmon. She was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church near Hide-A-Way Hills. She provided childcare from her home for many years and enjoyed reading and sewing.
Charlene is survived by her husband of 58 years, James W. Stephenson, whom she married February 3, 1957; her children, Mina (Ed) Nichols, David (Jackie) Stephenson, Cinda (Steve) Friend and Eric (Marilyn) Stephenson; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Laura Huffman; brother, Paul T. Harmon; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joyce Ann in 1964.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2 PM in Emanuel Lutheran Church, 29439 Hide-A-Way Hills Road, Logan, Ohio with Rev. Heinz Raidel officiating. A time to visit with the family will take place one hour prior to services. Contributions may be made in Charlene’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House, Charities of Central Ohio. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com