Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Charlotte Jennings Forrester, age 91, of Auburn, AL, formerly of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Riverview Memorial Gardens. Bro. Tom Steed will officiate. Visitation with the family will be from 1 PM until 2 PM on Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Charlotte was born on September 5, 1927 in Fayetteville, TN to the late William Albin and Nova Locker Jennings. She was a member of the Auburn Church of Christ in Auburn, AL, attended the Washington Street Church of Christ in Fayetteville, TN and attended the West Huntsville Church of Christ in Huntsville, AL. Mrs. Forrester was an active member of the D.A.R., and retired from the Missile Command Department with Redstone Arsenal. She volunteered at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL and East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Charlotte passed away on January 24, 2019 at Oak Park Nursing Home in Auburn, AL.
Survivors include her son, Bob Forrester and wife Julie of Auburn, AL; grandchildren, Megan Mundie and husband Jason of Huntsville, AL, Jason Forrester and wife Jeanne of Charlotte, NC; great-granddaughter, Nora Grace Forrester; and a sister, Betty Lou Talley of Petersburg, TN. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Forrester was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Forrester, Sr.; and brothers, Charles Jennings and Joe Lynn Jennings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AGAPE of North Alabama, P.O. Box 127, Madison, AL 35758 or Auburn Christian Foundation, P.O. Box 1841, Auburn, AL 36831. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Charlotte Jennings Forrester.
I met Mrs. Charlotte at numerous meetings of our local historical society meetings. She & my Mom (Cat Douthit) were longtime friends. I always admired her as a very attractive sweet southern lady who whom everyone adored. She was always so kind to her Aunt Margaret Jennings, one of Lincoln County’s finest retired teachers of all time. Their bond was obvious every time I was in their company. It was a real pleasure to have known Mrs. Charlotte & I send sympathy to her family. May God bless you.
I am very sorry that you have suffered this loss. It is hard to know just what to say when a loved one dies. Be assured that our loving Creator is aware of your loss and pain. Through His son, Christ Jesus, he has arranged to bring back to life, “all those in the memorial tombs.” (John 5:28,29) At that time, Rev. 21:4, says: “And he [God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved mother, grandma and friend. May God’s Word comfort you and your family. Sincerely, Meryl, jw.org – healingwordsforu@gmail.com
I remember Charlotte very well as we discussed the Locker family research. We learned she was a very sweet, kind, humble and intelligent lady.
I was so blessed to have this lady as my aunt. She and my Uncle Robert were always so good to me and will always have a special place deep in my heart. Heaven became sweeter when she went through those gates. Much love to Bobby, Julie, Megan, Jason and Betty Lou.
Heaven has gained another angel. I will never forget Mrs. Charlotte’s kindness and friendship to my Mother when they were neighbors. My sincere sympathy at your loss.
Charlotte was a great friend to my mother, Mildred Ramsey. Sorry for your lost.
I had the privilege of working with Charlotte on the Heritage of Lincoln County book. She also provided much information on the Pickett family and her beloved aunt, Margaret Catherine Jennings, for publication in The Lincoln Lineage by the Lincoln County Genealogical Society.
Bob, Julie and family: Sorry to hear about Charlotte passing away. Always enjoyed Robert and Charlotte visiting at the Moore house (Lewis and Wilma Moore). Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. God bless, Brent and Janice Moore Gregory