Charlene Williams, 86, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital. Charlene was born December 21, 1931 in Daisetta, Texas to Emmett Hardin McKenzie and Ethel Berry McKenzie. She was a resident of Port Neches for 64 years and was a retired Port Neches-Groves ISD teacher with over 10 years of service. Charlene was a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Neches where she served as the Music Director for over 30 years. She was also a member of Beaumont Womens Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Port Neches with Reverend Michael Peschke officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Wesley Williams, brother, Dr. Emmett Hardin McKenzie, Jr., sisters, Mary Sue Hinyard, and Clementine McKenzie. Surviving relatives include her sons, Charles Wesley Williams and wife Karen Kirk-Williams of Niceville, Florida, Paul Wayne Williams and wife Cindy Knight Williams of Flower Mound, Texas, Jeffrey Alan Williams and wife Annette of Friendswood, Texas; step-son, Ken Wuest of Copperas Cove, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 277, Port Neches, Texas 77651.
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Anonymous
April 27, 2018
Charles and families, I am sad for the loss of your beautiful mother. She was so respected and beloved in our community. All of you have been in my prayers and will be as you move on past this grief. Be blessed by memories of past joys and hopeful of being with her, again, in days to come.
Anonymous
April 21, 2018
A long time Texas Conference Choir Clinic attendee!! The ladies from Port Neches were always a fine fixture for many years @ Choir Camp! My sympathies to the family. Barry Barrios Director of Music Katy First United Methodist Church
Anonymous
April 20, 2018
Prayers and condolences to your family. My memories of singing under her guidance in the church choir will last forever. My fondest memory is her singing "In the Garden" for my grandmother's funeral. Her beautiful voice was matched by her beautiful soul.
Anonymous
April 19, 2018
She was a loyal and.dear friend to the Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society. Her charm and grace were so evident. The music community of southeast Texas has lost a wonderful spirit. She made a difference in so many people and in this world.
Anonymous
April 18, 2018
Charlie, Paul, Jeff, and all your sweet families: We have so many fond memories of your family. It seems like only yesterday we moved onto East Kitchen and met your sweet mom and dad along with their crew of boys. Both your mom and dad were very special. After your dad passed away, we seemed to have an even closer relationship with your mom. She was truly a "lady" in every since of the word and was so talented. I know how much you will miss her, and we pray that you will be comforted by all the many wonderful memories you have. We love all of you and offer our deepest sympathy.
Anonymous
April 18, 2018
Charlene was a great friend and a good teacher and choir member. I can remember the first time that I joined the Chancel Chooir and she was the director she was the director. She was my choir teacher in High School and that is when I began my love for music. Charlie,Paul and Jeff and your families I am so sorry for you loss and I know that she will be missed a bunch. I could mention all of the memories that I have of her but would take for ever. God Bless You All! Dickie Stockton
Anonymous
April 18, 2018
Charlie, Paul, and Jeffry so sorry for your loss. I will always remember seeing her in the hospital next door to Mom's room several years ago. It had been sooo many years but she still remembered me! Her musical presence was always a beautiful thing. RIP Mrs. Williams
Anonymous
April 18, 2018
Oh how sad, I remember her being the music director at the Methodist Church. Prayers are with Paul and all the family and friends. God be with them.
Anonymous
April 18, 2018
Praying family
Anonymous
April 18, 2018
Dearest Children, grandchildren, step-son and step-grandchildren, my sincere condolences in the loss of your most precious mother, grandmother, step-mother and step-grandmother. She was my sixth grade music teacher, my high school choir director, my church choir director and handbell director. I admired her greatly; as a teacher, a musician, and as a Christian woman. You are not alone in your loss. Please keep your memories close to your hearts. Sincerely, Dianne Hollier Formerly of Port Neches and FMC PN Paul, I'm the woman who use to sing out but could not carry a tune, that you found amusing (so did my son in later years); Charles, I think that maybe you did, too once, and Jeffrey, you came along much later and missed out on joyful but amusing me.