Charlene Ann MacKersie Sloan, 77, of Mesa, AZ, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 peacefully in her sleep at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Charlene was born March 20, 1942, daughter of Howard “Red” and Jessie Sharp-MacKersie of Barryton, MI. She graduated from Barryton High School in 1960 and worked for Lear Siegler in public relations, after attending business college. In 1986, she moved to Mesa, AZ where she became a successful real estate agent, and later retired.
Charlene will be remembered for her great sense of humor, her contagious smile, and her kind heart. She was widely known and loved with her community and friends. Charlene became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 2011, which inspired her to pour her heart and soul into genealogy for her family and others.
She was a loving sister, aunt, and second mother to many. Charlene is survived by niece, Jolanda “Jill” Sperry-Bertoni, Rancho Cordova, CA and nephew Rick Sperry, Glendale, AZ; great nieces and nephews, Roshanda, Candice, Felicia, Sean, Eli and Savannah; great-great nieces and nephews, Xavier and Autumn; and life partner, Larry Root.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rhonda MacKersie Sperry and her great nephew Jesse Sperry. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7th in Mesa, AZ, with time and place to be announced.
Memorial contributions in Charlene’s name may be made to Soldier’s Best Friend or to a charity of your choice.
My deepest condolences to Larry Root and all the family and friends of Charlene Sloan. May God hold her and you gently in his arms during this time.
… God’s speed Charlene…
Saddened to hear about her passing.
Though I never got to meet her in person, I could feel in my heart what a caring person she was. I’ll cherish the homemade birthday cards I received.
I’m a granddaughter of Crystal Manke Gilsoul
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person. I worked with Char in RE for several years and we had many a great time. She had the best sense of humor! She was a steadfast friend. Love you Char!
Thank you for being part of our lives. You knew me before I was a sparkle in mom and dad eye. So many good memories. Like I told Mom; I will see you when I get there.
My deepest condolences to Larry Root and all the family and friends of Charlene Sloan. May God hold her and you gently in his arms during this time.
… God’s speed Charlene…
Saddened to hear about her passing.
Though I never got to meet her in person, I could feel in my heart what a caring person she was. I’ll cherish the homemade birthday cards I received.
I’m a granddaughter of Crystal Manke Gilsoul
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person. I worked with Char in RE for several years and we had many a great time. She had the best sense of humor! She was a steadfast friend. Love you Char!
Thank you for being part of our lives. You knew me before I was a sparkle in mom and dad eye. So many good memories. Like I told Mom; I will see you when I get there.