(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)Mrs. Charlotte McGrew, 81, of Oronogo, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, while at Freeman West in Joplin, Missouri.
Charlotte Wickstrom McGrew was born in Carthage, MO on February 1st, 1941. Charlotte was raised on a 360 acre dairy farm in Avilla without electricity or running water until she reached the age of 12. She grew into an appreciation for hard work and a deep love for animals; like her blue ribbon Jersey Cow and her white collie named Jack. Charlotte grew up singing in the choir at Dudman Springs Church which she attended with her parents and siblings.
She was a leading member of her debate team in High School, something that no doubt helped her become one of the Joplin area’s most influential realtors later in life. Charlotte bore three sons at the time of her first marriage to Jim French, Charlotte raised her boys with Dan McGrew following their wedding which was held on her birthday in 1975.
Charlotte was a dedicated member of Christ’s Church of Oronogo. She volunteered consistently in Sunday School, Youth Group, VBS, Bible Bowl and other capacities for decades. Charlotte was a hospitable host and loved gathering family, friends and members of her community under her roof. She had closets dedicated to decorations for each annual event she hosted and entire sections of the garage reserved for Christmas trees and ornaments.
Charlotte loved Webb City Sports and hosted the football team’s pre-season party every season for 15+ years. She always had an extra pair of binoculars for her grandkids at games. Charlotte’s handmade Cardinal blankets and art were used to raise funds for Webb City Schools and her flags will continue to wave above the Webb City High School football stadium on Friday nights.
Charlotte was a passionate and talented cook. Her food (though frequently filled with “surprise” raisins) was delightful and plentiful at all gatherings. She often used produce from her own well-kept garden. In addition to cooking, Charlotte was highly skilled at quilting, crocheting, and sewing. She loved to warm up her monogram sewing machine for anyone in need of some custom finery. She made beautiful blankets, intricate placemats and comfortable clothing for family and friends.
Charlotte was a dedicated member of Christ’s Church of Oronogo. She volunteered consistently in Sunday School, Youth Group, VBS, Bible Bowl and other capacities for decades. Charlotte was a hospitable host and loved gathering family, friends and members of her community under her roof. She had closets dedicated to decorations for each annual event she hosted and entire sections of the garage reserved for Christmas trees and ornaments.
Charlotte loved Webb City Sports and hosted the football team’s pre-season party every season for 15+ years. She always had an extra pair of binoculars for her grandkids at games. Charlotte’s handmade Cardinal blankets and art were used to raise funds for Webb City Schools and her flags will continue to wave above the Webb City High School football stadium on Friday nights.
Charlotte was a passionate and talented cook. Her food (though frequently filled with “surprise” raisins) was delightful and plentiful at all gatherings. She often used produce from her own well-kept garden. In addition to cooking, Charlotte was highly skilled at quilting, crocheting, and sewing. She loved to warm up her monogram sewing machine for anyone in need of some custom finery. She made beautiful blankets, intricate placemats and comfortable clothing for family and friends.
“Granny” loved visits from her grandchildren and made sure all children knew they were welcome at her pool. She kept her fridge stocked with the preferred sodas, her jars filled with fun-size chocolates and Pull-n’-Peel Twizzlers and her freezer packed with ice pops and snacks “from the Schwann Man.” She loved watching Battle Bots, Cinderella and the birds outside her window while lying in bed with her grandkids. She always took her grandkids school shopping and she may or may not have snuck them spending money whenever Popsi went to the garage.
Charlotte is survived by: her husband, Dan McGrew; her sons, David, Mark and Jayson and their families; her brother Wayne and sisters Bonnie and Sandy; and a surplus of friends and community members impacted by the generosity of her resources, her time, and her love.
Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Christ’s Church of Oronogo with Pastors Mark Christian and Jayson French officiating. Visitation and lunch will be immediately following the service for all in attendance. Burial will follow at Weaver Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Christ’s Church of Oronogo’s Student Ministry Program in Charlotte’s honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.
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