Cecile "Sis" Charette

Cecile “Sis” Charette, 97, of South Prince George, formerly of Emporia, Virginia, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, peacefully in her home. She was born January 6, 1921 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Francis “Frank” Charette; son, Francis A. Charette; son-in-law, Lewis “Chip” Shifflett; her parents; five sisters and two brothers.
Cecile and her family moved to Emporia, Virginia, in 1951. She worked at Weldon Mills for over 30 years until retiring. She was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church until moving to South Prince George, where she became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Mrs. Charette is survived by five daughters, Carolyn Williamson (Gene) of Atlanta, Georgia, Nancy Simpson of Midlothian, Virginia, Doris Shifflett of Emporia, Virginia, Sandra Jarratt (Kenny) of Branchville, Virginia and Joan Parrish (Marvin) of South Prince George, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Jillian Delaney of Martinsburg, West Virginia; one brother, Roland Quintin (Peggy) of Rhode Island; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Saturday, August 25 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia. The funeral service will be held graveside 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, 9300 Community Ln, South Prince George, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to assist the family of hospice nurse Jim Grumblatt through Gofundme.com.