Charlotte Ree Stefka

August 30, 1934-November 1, 2012

Charlotte Ree Stefka, 78, of Livingston, Texas passed away on November 1, 2012 in the comfort of her home.

She was born to the late Ral Loyd and Linnie Cone on August 30, 1934 in Sweeney, Texas. She married Fred Stefka April 23, 1955 in El Campo, Texas and for 57 years she has lovingly referred to him as ""Freddy"". She was a member of the Livingston Congregation of Jehovah' Witnesses. Charlotte was a strong and independent lady who was deeply loved. She will be missed by all of those whose lives that she touched.

Charlotte leaves behind her husband, Fred Stefka, of Livingston; four daughters, Regina Chambless, of Livingston, Monica Edwards, of Bryan, Mitzi Thompson and husband, Ronald, of Lovelady, Lynette Lilley and husband, Richard, of Splendora; grandchildren, Charlene Palmeri and husband, Joe, of Florida, Erica Chambless, of New York, Michael Chambless, of Georgia, Alyssa Smith, of Clearlake, April Howard, of Bryan, Kyle Schaeffer, of College Station, Lindsey Edwards, of Bryan, Brianna Edwards, of Bryan, Ariel Lilley Lane and husband, Shawn, of Humble; great grandchildren, Shane Turner, Saylor Tisdale, Molly Lane, Cheyenne Schaeffer; sister, Blanche Spell, of Henderson; numerous other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ral Loyd and Linnie (Gardner) Cone; her special grandson, Jacob Paul Howard; sister, Lora Lou Williams and brother, R.L. Cone.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Randy Maze officiating the services.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for all of the loving assistance that was provided for Charlotte Ree Stefka and the family during her lengthy illness by the medical staff, home health care attendants, congregation, friends, and neighbors.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com