Mrs. Charlotte Madden died quietly Wednesday night, Nov. 23rd, at GlenCove Nursing Pavilion. Born in Zebulon, Georgia, she had lived 84 full and active years. She moved to Panama City in 1952 when her husband, Joe, began his civil service job at the navy base. Here, they raised three daughters and were involved in their activities as well as being advisors to the youth group in the church and other community and church activities. She was a loving and giving wife, mother, and friend.

After Mr. Madden's death in 1977, Mrs. Madden continued her activities in, and service to, Grace Presbyterian Church and was honored to be presented the Presbyterian Women's Honorary Lifetime Membership in1994. She served on a number of committees, especially the visitation committee, and enjoyed spending time with those who were sick or unable to attend church.

As a Member of The Auxiliary at Bay Medical Center for many years, Mrs. Madden worked in several areas of the hospital, helping out the staff and making many friends.

During the time of her illness, Mrs. Madden strove to set an example of strength, patience, and care for her friends, family, and caregivers.

She is survived by her three daughters and their families: daughter, Judy and her husband, Bob Stapleton of Panama City and their daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Scott Bryant of Atlanta, Georgia; her second daughter, Jo and her husband, John Robinson of Decatur, Georgia and their three sons and families: Bryan and Mandy Robinson, great-granddaughters Sydney and Meg, of Marietta, Georgia; Drew and Anya Robinson of Austin, Texas, and Mark Robinson of Decatur, Georgia; her third daughter, Jan and husband, Sammie Rowe of Panama City and their sons and daughters-in-law: Chris and Ashley Rowe, Patrick and Jennifer Rowe and great-granddaughter, Gracie Lynn, all of Panama City.

Her and her family's deepest appreciation is extended to friends and church family who supported and loved her, her new friends who became companions during her illness, those from Covenant Hospice who supported physically, mentally, and spiritually, and those who helped care for her at GlenCove.

Visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home, 214 Airport Road, Saturday, Nov. 25th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Her funeral will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, Airport Road and Lisenby, at 2 PM, Sunday, November 26th, the Reverend Tully Hunter officiating. Internment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers include her grandsons, Chris Rowe, Patrick Rowe, Bryan Robinson, Drew Robinson, and Mark Robinson, nephews, Ty Hoffman from Luella, Georgia, Frank Madden and Joe Madden from Atlanta, Georgia, Hal Sutton from McDonough, Georgia, and close family friend, Charles Daffin from Charlotte, North Carolina. Honorary Pallbearers include the Elders and Members of Koinonia Sunday School Class of Grace Presbyterian Church, and Members of the Bay Medical Auxiliary.

Those preferring to donate in lieu of flowers may do so to Grace Presbyterian Church, The American Heart Association, or to an organization of their choice.