Charlene Atterbery

Gladys “Charlene” Atterbery, 89, passed away on September 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home.

Mrs. Atterbery was a devoted member of Sale St. Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In her free time she loved to bake cookies and to bowl in the church and city leagues. Mrs. Atterbery was also an avid sports fan. Most importantly, she had a deep and abiding love for her Lord and Savior and her family.

She is survived by her son, Ted Atterbery Jr. and wife Glinda; son-in-law, Robert J. Pettus; four grandchildren, Adam Pettus, Erin Pettus Luce, Lauren Atterbery Cesar, and Meredith Atterbery; two sisters, Vera Wallace, and Janice Upright; two great grandchildren, Bailey Luce and Luca Rodriguez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George Edward Martin and Susie Greenhaw Martin; daughter, Brenda Atterbery Pettus; three brothers, John Martin, Charles Martin, William Lloyd Martin; and two sisters, Mary Martin Rushing, and Melba Lewis.

A funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2PM. Rev. Randy Edwards will officiate. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Sunday, September 16 from 10AM until the start of the service.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to George Cestia, and the staffs of Home Instead Family, The Carriage House and Heart of Hospice.