Charlene Jane Lay

Charlene is survived by her three children: Brenda Centeno of Copperas Cove, Texas; Phyllis Nau of Colorado Springs, Colorado;

and Michael Lay of Denver, Colorado. She is survived by six grandchildren: Kerry Hutt, Stephanie Ronalds, Jamie Centeno,

Jennifer Childs, Amanda Lee, and Matthew Lay. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lay, and her brother, Bill Perry.

Charlene was born on October 2, 1931, in Paris, Texas, to Marshall and Hester Perry. In 1947, she married James Lay, an airman

in the Army Air Corps, soon to be redesigned as the Air Force. Over the next several years, the couple welcomed three children

into their home. They remember her as a caring, kind, spunky, and driven mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals.

For her grandchildren, she was spirited, tenacious, and indomitable.

Charlene was both accomplished at caring for her children and keeping an organized home, particularly during several

moves around the world to Germany, France, and England, compliments of the military. She was a generous and dedicated

Individual who loved seeing and exploring new places.

Charlene's funeral is scheduled for Friday, November 25th at 12:00pm at Swan Law Funeral Home. A reception will

follow at Jim and Phyllis Nau's house. Pastor Laura Whitmore of First United Methodist church will officiate the ceremony.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Charlene's life.