Charlene A. Miller 76 of Pittsburgh PA formerly of Garden Grove California passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 12th 2022 with her family by her side. She was born July 24th 1946 to Peter P. Markunas and Albertha E. (Ward) Markunas, She had 9 siblings Pete Markunas, Nancy St.Andre, Joan Markunas, Karen Shope, Steve markunas, Beverly Pfab, Kim Sauer, David Markunas, Brian Markunas. She was the longtime (28 Years) Loving Companion to Bruce Henderson. She was the Loving Mother to Three children, Jody L. Miller (Richard), Robert S, Miller (Noreen), Cherrie M. Kline (Greg). She was Nana to Evan S. Miller, Emma M. Miller, Peter Q. Rodriguez (Maria), Olivia P. Rodriguez (Travis), Shane J. Kline, Jeremy L. Kline (Adalyn), Ashley N. Mastren- Williams (Josh), Amanda M. Bach (Nick), James R. Kline (Ashley). She was a Great Nana to Maximus A. Rodriguez, Ainsley M. Rodriguez, Lucy R.Lyons, Shawn P. Lyons, Bella M. Mastren-Williams, Logan B. Mastren-Williams, Gianna R.
Mastren-Williams, Olivia A. Bach, and Nicholas G. Bach.
Charlene was a Christian and was very strong in her faith. The most important thing to her was that all of her family and friends would accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. She wants to see everyone again someday in heaven. Charlene was a dedicated loving Mother and Nana, She was creative and loved to sew, knit, paint. She loved to cook for her family. She was passionate about animals and had many dogs over the years. She leaves behind a special tea cup chihuahua named Tinkerbell. She was a Nanny to a special family of five children, she cared for them deeply.
We would like to thank Transitions Hospice for the loving and compassionate care she received at the end of her beautiful life. We would like to ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Animal friends thinkoutsidethecage.org Christian Community Church Richland cccrichland.org