Charldeen Payne Koch, 89, passed away on July 27, 2022 at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on July 5, 1933 in Hazard, Kentucky where she lived at the time with her mother Clemma Mae Payne (Dickerson). Family was always important to Charldeen and she valued the relationship she had with her sister Betty Robinson (Payne) and brother Robert (Bobby) Dickerson. Charldeen married her husband Fred H. Koch on March 19, 1955 and soon after built a family of her own. She was incredibly proud of her three children Beverly (Alan Schneider), Catherine (Michael Martin) & Anthony. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her six grandchildren (Melissa, Valerie, Anthony Jr., Ryan, Razili and Kimberly) and 10 great-grandchildren (Taylor, Audrey, Breonna, Maleena, Breman, Hayleigh, Diesel, Silas, Adrian & Oliver). Charldeen was a strong and driven woman, who was committed to making herself and the world around her better. Charldeen enjoyed her career at US Precision Lens where she retired in 2014 after more than 20 years of service. Charldeen brought love and laughter into every room she entered. She was a poet, musician, singer, sports lover, cook and an inspiration to all that met her. Those that were lucky enough to enter her orbit these last 89 years will forever remember and miss her. The family is holding a small private service at Mount Moriah. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (http://participate.lcrf.org/goto/charldeenkoch)
The family is holding a small private service at Mount Moriah
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (http://participate.lcrf.org/goto/charldeenkoch)
Nancy Finley says
July 29, 2022 at 9:29 pmCharldeen, my Cousin in marriage, has been a beautiful presence from the time I can remember. It was a Blessing to be a part of her Family. May her memory be a Blessing!
Telly kools says
July 31, 2022 at 12:02 amSorry for your loss she was awesome ❤️
Alan Kroll says
August 18, 2022 at 10:41 amI have known and loved Charleen for the past 30 years. She lived everyday to make everybody around her happy. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Cathy and the rest of the family. My Charleen Rest In Peace. She has earned the right
Nancy (Ware) Gwinn says
August 18, 2022 at 12:52 pmYour Mother was one of a kind. I hold so many fond memories of her kindness and love. She will be sadly missed. My prayers for all of you as I know what a loss like this brings.