It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charleen Rae Hoy, 85, on August 13, 2024. Charleen was born to Charles A Markley and Genevieve Mae Markley, on February 12, 1939, in Staples, Minnesota. The Markley family moved to Crescent City in 1956. Charleen joined them in 1957.
Charleen was a talented lady. She began painting and sketching at a young age and loved to paint the beauty of Crescent City. Blessed with a lovely voice, she loved singing for church from age six. Charleen was our beloved sister, a true friend, a source of joy, love and laughter, a child of God, God's faithful servant. She had a unique personality, she was true to herself, which was an endearing quality. We are grateful for the life she shared with us.
We miss her. We would like to thank the Crescent City Skilled Nursing facility for their superb care, care with skill and love. There Charleen found a home and friendship for many years among the patient residents and the staff.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Mark Greenfield, of Tallahassee, Florida. Charleen was also a stepmother to her husband's children.
Charleen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Merle Henry Hoy.