Obituary of Kela Charles

Kela K. Charles

Masonville—Kela Kay Charles, 55, left this world on July 3, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer.  She was born on December 3, 1963 in Sidney, the youngest daughter of the late Dale and Lela (Myers) Anderson.   She grew up in Masonville and graduated from Sidney Central School with the Class of 1983.  On August 25, 1984, she was married to Daniel M. Charles in Masonville.  He predeceased her in 2009. 

Throughout her life, Kela worked at the Masonville Quickway, At A Glance, and Trackside Diner, but her most important role was raising her children. 

Kela loved life and was the life of the party.  She will be missed by:  her son, Danny Charles and Amber Hawley; daughter, Leah Charles and Nevin Cutting; 7 grandchildren:  Danny Charles, Jr., Devin Charles, Leelah Charles, Hailey Charles, Jaden Charles, Harmony Cutting and Colton Charles; 3 sisters:  Jinx Williams, Gayle Burke and Roxanne Charles; mother-in-law, Hazel Bickos; dear friend, Gary Leichty, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Kela was predeceased by her son, Shayne Charles, and two sisters, Rosie McEwan and Terry Hard.

Friends may call from 1:00-3:00pm on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.  Funeral services will begin at 3:00pm at the funeral chapel with burial following in Masonville Cemetery.  Kela wouldn’t want flowers, but plants that can continue to live and grow would be appreciated.  Share condolences and memories with the family online at www.landersfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.